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How To Get Your Home Ready for an Open House

Getting your home ready to sell entails quite a lot. Staging, taking photos, stocking the toiletries, and--in the case of an open house--entertaining guests. You want the visitors to your home to feel welcome and like they could live there someday. To achieve this it takes planning and an eye for ...

Buy Your First Home Sooner with a Down Payment Savings Plan

You’ve been thinking it for a while: “I really should start putting some money aside for a down payment.” But, you just can’t seem to find any wiggle room in your budget. You’re not alone. Saving for a down payment isn’t easy. Especially if you’ve got rent, car payments, student loans, ...

Protecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking

Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some ...

Michigan equestrians: Horse farm basics

When many think about Michigan, the first thing that may come to mind is their booming city life and growing economy. However, this diverse state also features a thriving equestrian community with some of the most high-quality equestrian estates. Where are the most horse farms ...