• Does Finishing a Basement Increase Your Home’s Value?,Jackie Weisenburger

    Does Finishing a Basement Increase Your Home’s Value?

    Does Finishing a Basement Increase Your Home’s Value? Finishing a basement can completely change how a home lives. Suddenly, an unfinished storage area becomes a family room, home office, game room, workout space, additional bathroom, or even potential bedroom space. But homeowners considering a bas

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  • Fun Fact Friday: The World’s Tallest Single-Family Home,Jackie Weisenburger

    Fun Fact Friday: The World’s Tallest Single-Family Home

    Fun Fact Friday: The World’s Tallest Single-Family Home When you hear the word single-family home, you probably picture a ranch, two-story, farmhouse, or maybe a large luxury estate. You probably don't picture a 568-foot-tall skyscraper. But that's essentially what the world's tallest private home i

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  • Why Humidity Matters Inside a Home,Jackie Weisenburger

    Why Humidity Matters Inside a Home

    Why Humidity Matters Inside a Home When we think about maintaining a home, we usually think about the roof, furnace, plumbing, electrical system, or appliances. But there's something else inside your home that can quietly affect comfort, air quality, woodwork, condensation, odors, and the condition

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  • Why Property Taxes Can Change Your Monthly House Payment,Jackie Weisenburger

    Why Property Taxes Can Change Your Monthly House Payment

    Why Property Taxes Can Change Your Monthly House Payment You bought your home with a fixed-rate mortgage. Your interest rate hasn't changed. Your loan balance is going down. So why did your monthly mortgage payment suddenly go up? One of the most common reasons is property taxes. Many homeowners thi

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