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Financial Benefits of Eco-Friendly Homes
Green properties offer immediate cost savings through renewable energy systems, lowering energy bills by up to 50%.Sustainable homes reduce water consumption costs with rainwater harvesting and low-flow plumbing, saving up to 30%.
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Best Homeowners Insurance in South Carolina 2025
South Carolina, with over 200 miles of coastline, is highly vulnerable to hurricanes and tornadoes, averaging 23 tornadoes annually since 2014. Despite this, major insurers remain in the state, unlike in Florida and California. Homeowners face some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, making it crucial to compare options. Chubb offers the lowest…
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First-Time Homebuyer: Do You Qualify?
A first-time home buyer hasn’t owned a primary residence in the past three years. Renters, even those with no prior homeownership, qualify for first-time buyer assistance programs.
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South Carolina Has the 5th Least Competitive Housing Market in 2025
The U.S. housing market is showing renewed momentum as it enters 2025, following a subdued 2023 and a rebound in 2024. Home prices have risen 6.3% year-over-year, despite ongoing affordability challenges, particularly for first-time buyers. Sales volume has improved, with a 10.8% increase in December 2024 compared to the previous year. The Northeast and California…
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12 Formas No Convencionales de Reducir tu Pago de Hipoteca
Las hipotecas han aumentado, impactando en los presupuestos mensuales. Formas de reducir los pagos de la hipoteca incluyen hacer un pago inicial más grande, reducir los costos del seguro de propietario, recalcular la hipoteca, hacer pagos quincenales, refinanciar, obtener una evaluación de impuestos a la propiedad, negociar una tasa de interés más baja, reducir el…
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Happy Women’s Day
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…
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Trump’s Inaugural Vision: Bold Housing Reforms Ahead
Stricter border control and deportation measures could reduce population pressures, impacting housing demand in key markets. Anti-inflation measures and energy cost reductions aim to stabilize the economy, potentially boosting housing affordability and investment.
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Trump’s Economic Policies Impacting Housing
Mortgage rates may stay elevated at 6-7% due to inflation and monetary policy. Proposed tax changes could boost homeownership through mortgage deductions and capital gains adjustments.
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Happy Mardi Gras
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Tips for Finding Bargain Houses in 2025
Start house hunting in January to benefit from lower prices and reduced buyer competition. Hire a local Real Estate agent with expertise in undervalued properties and market trends.
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