“I start construction with precast concrete wall panels and then add an insulated basement slab to give my homes a head start on their high performance energy efficiency package. I'm building homes that are more than twice as efficient as a standard home built to ‘code.’”So says Shawn Jessup, own
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06/04/2018
We understand that the value of money can defer greatly depending where on where you place it. 'HouseCanary examined homes valued around $1 million in different metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) across the country to determine what an “average” million-dollar home looks like, from San Franci
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06/04/2018
Putting money in a Health Savings Account, or HSA, can help you and your family pay for health expenses now and in the future, while giving you a tax break for your contributions.HSAs have been around since 2003 to help people with high-deductible health plans, but they can still be confusing. He
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06/03/2018
It may seem like there’s always something going on as a homeowner, from silencing a squeaky hinge to unclogging a temperamental toilet. But many household problems can be easily fixed without calling a repair service.A can of WD-40, a toilet plunger and a bottle of vinegar are great basics to kee
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06/03/2018
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06/01/2018
Seal the deal with these must-dos for home inspection. It's as easy as 1-2-3...4-5! Keep in mind that to do a thorough inspection, the inspector must be able to access the attic, crawlspaces, and garage.
06/01/2018
Like the generation it’s named for, millennial pink is all around us. It’s a fun, daring, sophisticated hue that isn’t exactly new, but lately seems to have caught the eye of legions of clothing and décor designers.Not quite salmon, not quite rose and a far cry from traditional Barbie pink—millen
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05/31/2018
Some people are fanatics about making their bed. It’s the first thing they do in the morning, and things just don’t seem right if sheets aren’t tucked in, pillows aren’t fluffed and a bed spread isn’t covering the mattress in just the right way.Others don’t care. The thinking is, the bed is just
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05/31/2018
Let's keep it simple. Much like a stockbroker helps you buy stocks, a mortgage broker can help you purchase a home loan. Because the broker has access to many lenders, you will be able to select from a wide variety of loan types and terms that fit your specific needs.Note, however, that brokers a
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05/30/2018
