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Latest post November 17, 2025

10 smart ways to protect your home while you’re away

By lucas garcia

To protect your home against burglary and theft, follow these home security tips.

September 24, 2015

Three ways to make sure you get the best mortgage interest rate

By lucas garcia

Mortgage interest rates are low, and borrowers are eager to take advantage. Here are insights you can use when buying…

September 24, 2015

Buying? The lending process will change on Oct. 3, 2015

By lucas garcia

We outline the changes and benefits for buyers that will apply to loan applications taken on or after Oct. 3,…

September 16, 2015

Tips for staging your home before selling

By lucas garcia

When selling, remove personal effects and clutter to help buyers see the property’s true potential. Read 14 staging insights to…

August 27, 2015

What is the Housing Affordability Index?

By lucas garcia

The Housing Affordability Index (HAI) was created by the National Association of REALTORS® to help measure a typical family's ability…

August 27, 2015

What you should know if you start building a home in the fall

By lucas garcia

If you’re planning to purchase new construction this fall, here are the insights you’ll need as you buy a newly…

August 20, 2015

Five home inspection tips every homebuyer should know

By lucas garcia

Follow these five tips for insights you can use as you go through the home inspection process in Minnesota or…