Arlene and Bonnie Schwartz's Blog

Posted on 12/07/2022

Essential design tips for small outdoor living spaces

Homeowners with small outdoor living spaces are often stumped when it comes to design. With so little square footage, how do you make the most of your outdoor space? The lack of space might seem restrictive at first, but there are plenty of ways to add style and comfort to even the tiniest deck or patio. Here are...

Design Tips

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Posted on 11/30/2022

A beginners guide to creating a modern home office

Many companies are offering work-from-home...

Home Office

Room Design

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Posted on 11/23/2022

Requirements & Process: What You Should Know About Buying a Condo With a VA Loan

Military veterans can use their VA loan benefits to finance a new home. However, different property types can have different processes and requirements compared to single-family residences. Here are the most important things to know about buying a condo with a VA loan: Is the Condo VA-Approved? You can use a VA loan to purchase a condo or...

Condo

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Posted on 11/16/2022

Backyard Party: 3 Low-to-No-Contact Games for Your Outdoor Gathering

Have you ever gotten together with friends or family only to realize you don’t know what activities to engage in? Maybe you have a great outdoor space that’s primed and ready, but you just don’t know how to incorporate playful activities into it. Fret not. Here are 3 easygoing and low-to-no-contact games for you and your guests. Kickball...

Badminton

Entertaining

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Posted on 11/09/2022

Shopping for mortgages: Find the right financing for your home

You’ve done your research, and you’re ready to purchase...

Mortgage Lenders

Mortgage Pre Approval

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Posted on 11/02/2022

Flash Floods & Other Water Damage Your Insurance Might Not Cover

Homeowner's insurance can help you recover financially from many accidents and disasters at home. While traditional homeowner's policies include coverage for personal items and your property, they don't cover everything. Certain types of damage may be excluded from coverage and require an additional policy, including many types of water damage. Here are some of the types of water...

Flood Insurance

Homeowners Insurance

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Posted on 10/26/2022

VA Benefits for Veterans With Disabilities

If you're a qualifying U.S. veteran, a VA home loan can be your quickest path to home ownership. However, if you're legally disabled, there are even more financial benefits available. Here is a basic guide to VA loan benefits for veterans with disabilities: Funding fee exemptions VA loans don't require down payments, but come with funding fees instead....

VA Benefits

Veterans

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Posted on 10/19/2022

What are rural housing loans? A basic guide

If you’re interested in your financing options for...

Section 502

Rural Loan

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Posted on 10/12/2022

The quick & easy final walkthrough guide: What to expect

The homebuying process is exciting, but can be...