First-Time Building Mistakes to Avoid
Building a new home is a dream for many people. Getting exactly what you want in your house is the end result — you hope. But challenges will…
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Lee Nelson
Lee Nelson is a Chicago-based writer whose work has appeared on Realtor.org, Yahoo! Homes, TheMortgageReports.com, and more.
Articles by Lee Nelson
What you Need to Know About your VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility
Lender after lender talks about how great VA loans are. But to be eligible for one of these VA-guaranteed loans, you still need to meet credit and income…
Tips For A Stress-Free Move With Pets
You’re excited about your move to a new home and town, but you’re also a little apprehensive. Guess what? Your pet will also be apprehensive if you don’t…
7 Tips To Selling Your Home In The Winter
The holidays are upon us. Can selling your home in the winter really be feasible especially in snowy, cold areas of the country? You bet. Many homeowners are…
Fireplaces Galore: Offering Inside and Outside Comforts
Fireplaces come in every shape, style and color . Who wouldn’t want that friendly and warm ambiance as their focal point in as many rooms as possible inside…
Things to Know and Ask Before Hiring a Home Stager to Sell Your House
Wouldn’t you like more money for the home you need to sell? Wouldn’t it be great if it sold fast? Statistics from several sources show that paying to…
Home Projects You Probably Shouldn’t Do Yourself
Josh McCabe gets a lot of customers calling him to fix their attempted home repairs that have gone wrong. As president of Rehabbers Choice in St. Anthony, Minn.,…
Is Paying For Home Renovations With A Credit Card OK?
Home improvements and renovations can ramp up the value of your home and make your home better suited to your needs. The 2018 LightStream Home Improvement Survey showed…
Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Landlord
Being a landlord sounds easy. You just bought a new house, so why not rent out the old one? You may even have friends that have been landlords…
Things You Should Never Do with Your Downpayment
You’ve been saving like crazy for a home. You’ve sacrificed fancy coffees and nights out on the town for the past year to save for your downpayment, and…