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The basics of a mortgage constant

If you intend to apply for a commercial real estate loan, a great term to know is mortgage constant. A mortgage constant is the percentage you pay annually in comparison to the total loan amount.  How to calculate the mortgage constant? To calculate this amount, you'd add the monthly ...

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Faux ceiling beams DIY guide

If you've always wanted the contemporary and rustic aesthetic of exposed ceiling beams, DIY is a viable option. You can create your own faux wood ceiling beams in your choice of stain, paint color or finish. If you're interested in trying faux ceiling beams in your own home, ...

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How To Make Your Home Sale “Smooth Sailing”

If you’ve ever been on a cruise ship, you know that rough waters can result in a miserable experience. Even on modern ships equipped with stabilizers, choppy seas and bad weather can leave you stuck below deck – and possibly seasick. In fact, the expression “smooth sailing” comes from a desire ...

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Kitchen Flooring: Cover or Resurface

Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash As homeowners, we can get fairly strategic about hiding the flaws in our home. We might move the sofa over a water stain on the hardwood or put a rug over a crack, tear or discoloration. While you'd never try to hide this stuff from potential homebuyers, it ...

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