This article was originally published on blog.figure.com on 01/29/19. There are a number of benefits to owning a home, but few can convert to cash. Home equity (the difference between the market value of your home and your current mortgage balance) is an exception. It enables homeowners to use their …
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Nothing feels better than a good night’s sleep after a long day at work or running errands. You will understand this, especially if you are the type of person whose sleep is interrupted in the middle of the night and is unable to fall asleep. This can have a significant …
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Finding the perfect piece of furniture is difficult. So why not design bespoke furniture? Find out how much it costs here. There has been one in recent years significant increase in demand for custom furniture. Have you considered buying a piece or two that is custom made for your home …
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The concept of tiny houses has become popular these days. More and more people are eliminating what baby boomers think is the American dream – owning a suburban home with a white picket fence – and looking for compact spaces to live in instead. The growing interest in tiny houses …
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Dallas can have its share of harsh weather and with harsh weather comes rain and moisture. Buildings must be sealed against the harsh weather conditions, as if this were not the case and rain and moisture are entering. The structural integrity of a building can be compromised. That’s not all …
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