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Hidden Home Maintenance Tasks for First-Time Home Buyers | @home Here are a few hidden or unexpected home maintenance tasks every home buyer should know about to keep their property in tip-top condition.

Need backyard design inspiration? Try these backyard landscaping ideas for a sloped, shady or boring backyard.

50 Beautiful Backyard Landscaping Ideas from HGTV Shows and Pros Need backyard design inspiration? Try these backyard landscaping ideas for a sloped, shady or boring backyard.

When shopping for a home, it seems like there’s something to pay for at every step of the way. To get your mortgage approved—thereby allowing you to actually buy your house—you’ll have to pay mortgage fees. The most common mortgage fees also fall under the umbrella of closing costs, those expenses you pay when you close on your house that help facilitate the sale (i.e., the appraisal fee, the title search, and the processing fee).

Although it’s difficult to put an exact figure on the mortgage fees (they vary from state to state) you can expect to pay, there are some costs that almost every mortgage has in common. We spoke with Amy Bailey Oehler of PrimeLending about what they are and how much money a home buyer should plan on paying for the loan.

How Much Are Mortgage Fees? The Costs That Come With Your Loan Getting a mortgage comes with a number of costs. Before you can close on your house, these are the mortgage fees you'll have to pay.

If you're going to sell your home, here are the top 10 things you should focus on changing to get the highest value for your home!

A Designer’s Top 10 Tips for Increasing Home Value These suggestions for decorating, remodeling and adding storage will help your home stand out on the market

What a relaxing and eco-friendly patio area! Would you want this patio with your home?

☀️ Who wouldn’t love a living room with this view?! 😍

Talk about the ultimate natural light—relaxing here everyday would be a dream! 🌅

Could you see yourself living here?