Author: mattherndon
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If the President Wants to Refinance, Should You Think About it As Well?
On August 7, 2013, President Barack Obama sat down with Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff to answer housing questions from American homeowners. During the conversation, President Obama mentioned that he would probably benefit from refinancing his Chicago home. The president says that refinancing would benefit his mortgage interest rate, allowing him to save money on his monthly payments.…
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Avoid Plumbing Problems With These Handy Tips
Clogged drains and stopped-up pipes really suck. Or, don’t suck – which is worse. Unclogging a clogged drain or fixing a leaking pipe can take up a lot of time and money, depending on how much damage is done. This is especially inconvenient in a restaurant or medical environment where routine cleaning is necessary. Luckily,…
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Deep Clean Your Home Before Moving In
Before moving into your new home, you’ll want to make sure that everything is clean. After all, moving is often a “fresh” start. While your management office or the previous tenants may have done a basic cleaning job on the place, there are some spots that they probably missed. If you can, tidy everything before…
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What’s Hiding in Your Pipes: Tips for First-Time Homeowners
Although hard water is very common in households throughout the United States, few are educated about hard water’s true effects on a home. Hard water is water that is made up of dissolved minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium and manganese. It is very prevalent in homes across the country and according to the U.S. Geological…