Need a job? Here are 28 eco-friendly business ideas
Need a job? Here are 28 eco-friendly business ideas Composting services Some consumers may be interested in composting food waste to help the environment, but not all of them have a use for the end result. You could start [...]
How the Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act of 2021 Would impact Real Estate Investors
How the Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act of 2021 Would impact Real Estate In early April, Congress approved a $2 trillion stimulus package that provided homeowners, tenants, businesses, and certain industries much-needed funds to help supplement the loss of income [...]
What to Expect From the Housing Market in 2021
What to Expect From the Housing Market in 2021 Buying At the start of 2020, many economists expected homebuying to remain healthy throughout the year, bolstered by fairly low mortgage rates – below 4% – though held back slightly over [...]
How to Save on Moving Costs
How to Save on Moving Costs The secret to keeping your moving costs low is advance planning. Putting forth a little extra effort in the months leading up to a move can save you a ton of money when you're [...]
13 DIY Projects Your Whole Family Can Do Together
DIY Projects Your Whole Family Can Do Together Getting kids involved in DIY projects at an early age will help them gain confidence and skills they will put to good use later in life. And when you work on these [...]
40 Household Items You Probably Need to Replace Right Now
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Should You Delay Homebuying During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Should You Delay Homebuying During the Coronavirus Pandemic? Nonetheless, for those who have an immediate need to move or are looking to scoop up a potential deal in a troubled marketplace, here are the details you should consider as you decide if [...]
17 Lies That Plumbers Tell to Drain Your Wallet
Lies That Plumbers Tell to Drain Your Wallet I Have a Free Inspection to Offer Be especially wary of any plumber or tradesmen showing up at the front door uninvited to offer their services, starting with a free inspection. This [...]
10 Mistakes You’re Making with Antibacterial Wipes
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20 Things Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do
Things Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do Fix a Running Toilet If your toilet is running water nonstop, it’s a must-fix situation or else your water bill will wash you away. So it’s a good idea to get acquainted [...]
12 Jobs to Do Around the House Instead of Going to the Gym
Jobs to Do Around the House Instead of Going to the Gym We know that exercise is essential to longevity, but how we choose to get that exercise varies widely. For healthy adults, the CDC recommends at least 30 minutes of [...]
15 Things Home Inspectors Wish You Knew
Things Home Inspectors Wish You Knew Home inspections are a huge part of buying and selling a home. Remember, if you have an inspection before purchasing a house, the issues are the seller's, but if not, the buyer is responsible. [...]
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This is SMALL BUSINESS PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. [...]
Fifteen Insurance Policies You Don’t Need
Fifteen Insurance Policies You Don't Need Private Mortgage Insurance The infamous private mortgage insurance is well-known to homeowners because it increases the amount of their monthly mortgage payments. PMI is an insurance policy that protects the lender against loss when [...]
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How (Smart) Landlords Can Benefit from Government Programs
How (Smart) Landlords Can Benefit from Government Programs Government-funded programs like Section 8 and Section 42 fund your tenant’s rent and give you tax breaks, respectively. Participants don’t want to lose their funding; therefore, they work hard to comply with [...]
10 Essential Ways Contractors & Subs Must Respond to Coronavirus
Essential Ways Contractors & Subs Must Respond to Coronavirus There is a life-threatening element to this new virus. It causes the disease COVID-19 and can affect important organ systems in both healthy and vulnerable patients. The many unknowns around the illness are leading to [...]
Coronavirus Small Business Guide
Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus Federal Small Business Stimulus Aid Programs A breakdown of all the federal programs and aid for small business coronavirus assistance. How to Apply for an SBA Disaster Relief Loan The SBA is offering [...]
IDEAS THAT’LL MAKE YOU A MILLIONAIRE IN FOUR YEARS OR LESS
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Things to Know About Homeowners Associations
Things to Know About Homeowners Associations Many residential communities have a homeowner's association (HOA) structure to help maintain a clean and cohesive atmosphere in the neighborhood. Also, when you buy a condominium, townhouse, or single-family home within "a planned development" you may also encounter the [...]
The 7 Biggest Technology Trends In 2021 Everyone Must Get Ready For Now
Biggest Technology Trends In 2021 Everyone Must Get Ready For Now AI-as-a-service Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative tech evolutions of our times. As I highlighted in my book 'Artificial Intelligence in Practice', most companies have started [...]
Coronavirus Stimulus Measures That Could Help You in 2021
Coronavirus Stimulus Measures That Could Help You Stimulus Checks While it is too early to tell exactly how this will be done, it's looking more and more like Americans will be getting stimulus checks in the mail at some point [...]
Federal Disaster Loans program for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters
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7 Things to Consider If You Find Yourself Working From Home
Things to Consider If You Find Yourself Working From Home Stake Out Your Spot If you normally work in an office setting and now find yourself working from home, you may be distracted by the “new” surroundings. Everything from noisy [...]
HOW DOES FILING A HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE CLAIM AFFECT INSURANCE POLICY
DOES FILING A HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE CLAIM AFFECT INSURANCE POLICY RATES? If your home has suffered from a fire, theft, hail, flood, wind, or storm damage, then it may be in your best interest to file an insurance claim. However, you [...]