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Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly grown over the last few years. Equity builds over time as your home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. Since home prices skyrocketed during the “unicorn” years, you’ve probably gained more than you think. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, …

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Homeowners’ Zeal for Curb Appeal May Pay Off

Demand for outdoor features has boomed since the pandemic with many homeowners turning their attention to enhancing their outdoor space. And we’re finding out these projects stand to earn the most at resale, according to a new survey from the National Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Ninety-two percent of REALTORS® …

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Idaho Power Efficiency Program

You can reduce your heating and cooling expenses now! Idaho Power offers cash incentives on new energy-saving equipment and services for qualifying homes.     Idaho Power has many incentives to help you save:   Ducted Air and Water-source Heat Pumps: $250–$1,000   Ductless Heat Pumps: $750   Duct Sealing: $350 ECM Air Handler Motors: $50       Evaporative Coolers: $150   Hybrid …

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3 Things Buyers Often Regret Compromising on in Their New Homes

It’s often necessary for homebuyers to make compromises based on their budgets. You might start out with a wish list of features you want your new home to have, but as you learn just how much those things actually cost, things get crossed off one by one. Compromise too much, though, and you might find …

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How Colors Affect Your Mood Plus 4 Ways to Use It to Your Advantage

Color can have a powerful effect on the way we feel when we walk into a room. Certain shades can trigger feelings of warmth and comfort, inspire joyful spirits, or establish a soothing ambiance. It all comes down to color theory, which attempts to explain how humans perceive color and how different hues relate to each other. “The …

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