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2022
What the Federal Reserve did and why The Federal Reserve raised a bedrock interest rate this month. As a result, mortgage interest rates probably will go up, and rates on home equity lines of credit certainly will. The Fed raised its target for the federal funds rate by 0.25%, or one-quart...
03/30/2022
If you think of homebuying like riding a rollercoaster, the home inspection can often be one of those unexpected loops you didn’t see coming. Before you reach the closing table, a home inspection gives you, the buyer, a good snapshot of the home’s condition. During this process, a professional wi...
03/23/2022
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Daylight saving time in 2022 begins on Sunday, March 13, which means at 2 a.m. local time, your clock will jump ahead to 3 a.m.—or you'll need to remember to set it to an hour later manually. Happily, the start of daylight saving time means the days will finally start getting longer and the light...
03/10/2022
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We encounter a host of germs every day, from bacteria and parasites to, yes, viruses, and the battle against them begins at home. Grab some disinfectant wipes, and let's break down the germiest items in your home.Kitchen & Bath Studies of germs in American homes find, unsurprisingly, that ...
03/02/2022