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Buying a home is a big life change and is likely to be one of the biggest purchases that you make in your entire life. Even if you feel like you can easily afford a down payment as well as monthly mortgage payments, there are some important things that you need to take into consideration before moving forward. Learn Borrowing Potential One of the biggest things that you can do to prepare to buy a home is to find out your borrowing potential. It is important to check with several financial institutions to be sure that you are going to be able to borrow the amount you need with the lowest rates of interest. Checking with different institutions may leave you surprised at the fact that you may be able to borrow a much different amount than what you first thought. Saving Save your money before you buy a home. While saving is a great way to get the money you need for a down payment, you should generally save around double of...

Moving into a new house can be a stressful time for any member of the family, and pets are not excluded. Although you will likely be busy helping all of your family members adjust to a new home, there are some simple things that you can do to help your pets feel more comfortable with their transition. Familiar Spots Have you ever noticed that your pet has his favorite spot in your house or yard, just like you do? Take your pet with you to the house before your actual move-in date, if possible, to give him a chance to become familiar with the new house and scope out his new favorite spots. You can also take your dog on a walk through the new neighborhood or to one of the new parks as soon as possible. Favorite Toys Pets, like people, often have material things that mean something to them. These things could be anything from a favorite chew toy to a favorite spot on the couch. If your pet has a...

Moving is an exciting process, but it can also be stressful for everyone involved. Every step of the process, from choosing a new place, to packing up your old home and settling in the new one can add a lot of anxiety to your life. While completely eliminating that stress is impossible, you can take steps to reduce it. One of the ways to effectively reduce your stress is to learn to pack efficiently. This not only ensures that boxing up your old home goes smoothly, but that it also allows for easier unpacking later. Here are some of our favorite tips for efficient packing:

• Get boxes that are the right size – This alone makes a world of difference when you are moving. If your boxes are too big, you won’t be able to lift them. If they are too small, you will have too many boxes stacked around. It’s okay to spend a little extra when you are buying moving supplies and get a variety of sizes. You can...