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Wondrous Wine Cellars

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An evening at home with friends or family is best spent conversing over a glass of wine. It’s no wonder over 30% of luxury home buyers named a wine cellar as their most desired amenity. An elevated home design feature, many homeowners stylishly display their precious vintages from formal dining or entertainment areas. In recent years, the wine storage trend has transformed beyond a form of décor, as wine showrooms have become the new standard in luxury living. From walk-ins to spaces spanning the entire size of a dining room, we invite you to inspire your inner connoisseur with this...

Your Mortgage Questions Answered

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Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions Does the term "amortization" leave you perplexed? Are you unsure how preapproval differs from prequalification? If so, you're not alone. Here are some mortgage basics to help you become more familiar with the process. What's the difference between prequalification and preapproval? Getting prequalified is often the first step when searching for a home. You supply basic financial information, such as your income, assets and debts, and the lender then provides a preliminary estimate of the amount for which you may qualify. Preapproval involves an in-depth look at your finances and usually requires an application fee, but...

5 Mistakes New Homebuilders Should Avoid

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Designing your own home can be exciting, but it's a lot more work than buying an existing house. With so many moving pieces involved, knowing what works and what doesn't is key. Protect your home's long-term value by sidestepping these five avoidable pitfalls of building a new home. 1. Forgetting About Storage Space From seasonal items to extra bedding, everything requires a temporary home when not in use. For that, you'll need plenty of storage space. Some simple solutions might include a few extra closets, a sizeable garage space or built-in cabinets and shelving. 2. Skimping on Materials Anything worth...

When to Adjust Your Homeowners Insurance

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Home Changes That Affect Insurance Homes often grow and change alongside the people living in them. If you've added expensive furnishings or made substantial upgrades, it's important to re-evaluate your homeowners insurance and make sure your policy reflects those changes. Here are four instances when it may be beneficial to review and adjust your coverage. Remodeling or Renovation Work Home improvement projects typically increase the value of your home, which usually calls for more coverage. But that doesn't necessarily mean your insurance rates will automatically increase. In fact, some projects, like adding a new roof, may help you save on...

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