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Move Over She-Shed, Make Room for the Backyard Office
March ushered in a new way of life for many people due to the coronavirus pandemic. One of the first things that happened in many states was workers were asked to telecommute from home whenever possible. Now, even though shutdowns are technically over in many places,...
How Much House Can You Reasonably Afford?
There’s a term called house poor, and it’s something you absolutely want to avoid. When you hear someone saying they’re house poor, it means they’re spending a significant portion of their income on all-things related to housing. This can include their mortgage...
How Can You Get a Mortgage If You’re a Freelancer?
Being a freelancer, contract worker, gig worker, or anyone self-employed is more common and popular than ever right now. There are downsides, such as the lack of benefits like health insurance. At the same time, there are more upsides for many professionals who choose...
How to Destress Downsizing
There are a lot of reasons you might feel like it’s time to downsize and move into a smaller home. If you’re now an empty-nester, that’s one good reason. Even families who still have children at home often opt to downsize to save money on their mortgage and to have...