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How To Make Your California Commute More Bearable

If you live in California, you know that your commute to and from work can often be the most challenging part of your day. Sitting in traffic is stressful and it takes away from time that you could be doing other things. Commuting is a part of life, but it ...

Buying Remotely: From Commute Time to Neighborhood Crime

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay It may be tempting, when buying a home remotely, to jump at the first great deal that fits your checklist. But, number of beds and baths aren't everything. Location matters, too. So does the school district if you have school-age children. Don't be afraid to delve ...

Sources of Funding for Home Buyers

Photo by TheDigitalWay via Pixabay Looking to buy your first home? Unless you have a couple hundred thousand in the bank, a rich family member or a winning lottery ticket, you’re going to have to borrow money. TV ads suggest it’s as easy as clicking your phone, and in some cases ...

Making Sense of Water Leaks

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Is your house leaky? According to the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency), household water leaks account for up to a trillion gallons of water wasted each year. According to their calculations, the average home leaks about ten thousand gallons annually or more than 90 gallons every ...