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Posted on 06/03/2022

Sweat Equity: What It Is & How to Calculate It

Sweat equity is a term used in real estate and in the business world. For real estate, sweat equity refers to the amount of effort a homeowner or investor puts into improving a property. For those interested in flipping homes, this concept is crucial to determining the home's value. Here is some more info about sweat equity to...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 05/27/2022

Home equity: The basics of a home equity loan

Sometimes, loans can be difficult to calculate. Home equity loan figures are no different, but they don’t have to be. All you need is a little understanding of the basics and a reliable equity calculator. Having a trustworthy loan officer available is also a highly valuable resource. Here’s a quick guide to calculating your home equity loan: What...

Home Equity

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Posted on 05/20/2022

Symmetrical balance explained: Why it matters to interior design

Symmetrical balance is a crucial part of interior design. The arrangement of furnishings and decorative pieces in a space can have a profound effect on the overall aesthetic, regardless of the style of the room. To help you achieve a symmetrical or asymmetrical balance in your home decorating, here is a simple guide to the basics: Symmetrical balance...

Asymmetrical

Balance

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Posted on 05/13/2022

How Sellers Can Reduce the Risk of Financing

Seller financing is an excellent option for some property buyers and sellers. However, no matter the type of financing the seller offers, they are taking on a sizable amount of risk. Underwriting and supplementing a mortgage means dealing with the consequences if the buyer defaults on the loan. This is one reason many sellers hesitate to offer financing....

Financing

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Posted on 05/06/2022

Enhance Your Rustic Design Style With These DIY Projects

Rustic interior design style emphasizes homemade and reclaimed items. For the DIY-inclined, the style is perfect for enabling creativity and encouraging construction of unique pieces. However, handmade does not necessarily mean difficult or complicated. Here we’ve put together some ideas for rustic style furnishings you can DIY: Pallet Headboard When it comes to rustic DIY projects, reclaimed wood...

Decorating

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Posted on 04/29/2022

30-Year mortgages: A brief guide

Most homebuyers, even those just starting their first-time homeowner journey, have learned a thing or two about 30-year mortgages. For example, some 30-year mortgages will let you pay the mortgage down earlier than 30-years, while others may fix a prepayment penalty to that plan to make up the loss in revenue from the interest rate. But what about...

15 Year Mortgage

30 Year Mortgage

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Posted on 04/22/2022

How to Grow an Areca Palm as a Houseplant

Areca palms are a common sight in outdoor spaces but also make great houseplants. They're easy to care for and can grow in your home in practically any climate as long as they get the proper care. Here are the basics of growing areca palms indoors: Lighting Needs One of the areca palm's most popular characteristics is its...

Areca Palm

Houseplants

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Posted on 04/15/2022

Moss Graffiti: How to Make Your Own Living Art

Moss graffiti, also called green graffiti or eco-graffiti, has become a popular trend both with artists and environmentally conscious individuals. Many graffiti artists are choosing to create living art instead of using spray paint and other materials with VOCs and other substances that can harm the local environment. While you might see moss graffiti in urban public spaces,...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 04/08/2022

AC Routers: What They Are & Why You Need One

If you're looking for a new router, chances are that you're wanting to get back online as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to navigate the sheer quantity of numbers, letters and specs printed on the side of each box. The choices can seem overwhelming. The AC standard in routers has become more the rule than...

Home Technology

Ac Router

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Posted on 04/01/2022

3 Ways to Use Green in Your Bathroom Design

If your bathroom needs a refresh, consider going green—literally. While environmentally conscious materials and sustainable practices are excellent choices for your bathroom, so can the rejuvenating and calming choice of color. Bathrooms are more than a utilitarian space and should inspire a sense of comfort. Green might seem like an unexpected or intimidating choice in a world so...

Bathroom Decor

Bathroom

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Posted on 03/25/2022

Flower Frame DIY Guide

If you love the look of vertical gardens but don’t want the hassle of living plants, a silk or dried flower frame is the perfect project for you. Using either artificial or dried flowers (or a combination) you can create a lush, colorful piece of unique artwork for your home—no maintenance required. Here are the materials and steps...

Artificial Flowers

Arts And Crafts

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Posted on 04/18/2022

134 N Hartley Street, West Covina, CA is now new to the market!

Listed by Century 21 Masters - DRE# 01250605

New concrete driveway and patio; rod iron gate; white shutters in bedrooms; remodeled bathroom with frames shower doors /ceiling shower head; master bedroom with walk in closet; remodeled kitchen w/ granite counter tops, large black kitchen sink with garbage disposal; dish washer; stove Samsung btu’s w/deep fry capable; pool with new fiberglass 8ft deep; patio ceiling fans/ backyard planters w Hampton bay solar lights; white crown molding in the entire house; new outside paint; upgraded circuit breakers; block wall; insulated windows; large sliding door in the living room; water heater outside (approx. 4yrs...

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