Deb Stanitz's Blog

Posted on 03/07/2019

Keeping preschool-aged children busy and engaged takes some creative thinking. Having an abundance of options on hand is a must. In addition to the blocks, pretend play, puzzles and picture books there is a place for arts and crafts. Recent studies have confirmed the importance of playing in the 0-5-year-old age range. Crafting can help not only with...

How To

Kids

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Posted on 02/28/2019

Save Money With Window Coverings

When moving into a new home, the first thing you want to do is make it your own. That means painting, upgrading fixtures, and the all-important window coverings. Instead of just looking for the most stylish option, take this chance to go with curtains, shades, blinds and screens will improve your bottom line. Most of the energy lost...

Interior Design

Home Impovements

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Posted on 02/21/2019

Reasons to Narrow a Home Search

If you plan to purchase a house soon, you may want to narrow your home search. In fact, there are many reasons why you should hone your house search, and these include: 1. You can seamlessly navigate the homebuying journey. The homebuying journey may seem tough to navigate, regardless of whether you're a first-time or experienced property buyer. Thankfully,...

How To Search For A Home

Buying A Home

Posted on 02/14/2019

Saving Money for Retirement

Retirement is something all workers should look forward to doing. It is a period of rest after many years of exemplary service. Retiring from service is not only applicable to government workers, those working in a private establishment, as well as other non-governmental organizations, will also retire at a particular time. While the retirement period is a period...

Money Saving Tips

Retirement

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Posted on 02/07/2019

Need To Know Tips To Make Your Apartment Furniture Work In Your New Home

Moving your old apartment furniture into a new home can be awkward and frustrating. The pieces that once filled your small studio are now dwarfed by the size of each room. It seems no matter how you arrange them nothing makes them any bigger.This also always seems to exasperate feeling that all of your furniture is boring and drab....

Home Decor

Furniture

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Posted on 01/31/2019

Why do I Need an Engineer?

If you’ve spent any time watching popular fixer-upper or remodeling shows lately, you've experienced the drama of suddenly discovering that the most critical aspect of your open floor plan is actually a load-bearing wall. Stop the cameras! Hold everything! Call the engineer! The engineer? Why do you need to call an engineer? To you, and most homeowners (and...

Home Remodel

Renovations

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Posted on 01/24/2019

Using Your House to Fund Your Retirement

For many homeowners, your most significant financial asset is the home in which you live. Most assume, like previous generations, that their home will play a large part in their retirement plan. What part? That depends. You could sell your home, move into something smaller and use the excess to fund your retirement plans. If your home is...

Retirement

Retirement Planning

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Posted on 01/17/2019

Upscale Bedroom Upgrades For The Homeowner On A Budget

Want to wake up each day to a stunning luxe bedroom? Feel like you can’t achieve this without draining your account? I’ve got good news, today I‘m going to share my favorite upscale upgrades you can make even on a budget. You don’t have to be royalty to live like one, you just need to get creative (and put...

Bedroom

Upscale

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Posted on 01/10/2019

Home Ownership is a Superior Choice for Many

Most adults go through a series of predictable life stages, which include the eventual desire to be a home owner. Some people take the plunge sooner than others, but that decision is typically set in motion by changing circumstances, such as financial readiness, additions to the family, or career advancement. Owning your own home certainly has a different "feel"...

Home Equity

Home Gardening

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Posted on 01/03/2019

Avoid a Home Selling Fiasco

For those who want to enjoy a fast, profitable and seamless home selling experience, there is no need to worry. In fact, there are many things that you can do to minimize the risk of a home selling fiasco, and these include: 1. Conduct a Home Inspection A house inspection usually is completed after a seller accepts a buyer's...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 12/27/2018

How To Budget For A Mortgage

There are so many factors that go into finding and securing the financing to buy a home. While lenders require quite a bit of information for you to get a loan, you still need to be aware of your own financial picture. Even if you’re pre-approved for a certain amount of money to buy a home, you still need...

Mortgage

Personal Finance

Posted on 12/20/2018

Tailor Your Home Search to Your Budget

For those who want to simplify the homebuying process, crafting a budget is ideal. Because if you tailor your house search to your finances, you can eliminate the risk of spending beyond your means to acquire your dream residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you budget for the homebuying journey. 1. Analyze Your Financial...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

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