Marianne Belanger's Blog

Posted on 05/18/2025

Flipping a House With Low Credit Score: 3 Funding Sources to Consider

If you’ve ever shopped for a loan or mortgage, you know how much of a difference your credit score can make. Higher scores can help qualify you for better terms, lower interest rates and special funding only offered to low-risk borrowers. However, nobody’s credit is perfect, and bad credit can take a long time to improve. If you’re...

Bad Credit

Buying

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Posted on 05/18/2025

Simple Ways to Add Mid-Century Modern Style to Your Home

Some styles never lose their appeal. For mid-century modern design, this is especially true in home decor. The nostalgic but timeless shapes and styles from the 1950s are just as popular as ever. If you’re interested in adding some mid-century modern decor to your home, here are some simple ways to get started: Go for Wood Natural wood...

Design

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Posted on 05/11/2025

Storms at home: What to do about water after bad weather

Water damage to homes is a major concern among...

What To Do Water Damage

Waterproofing

Posted on 05/11/2025

What to know before you build a greenhouse

If you want to build a greenhouse at home, there are many...

Diy

Flowers

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Posted on 05/04/2025

How to design your dream home interior

Designing a custom home interior is an amazing opportunity to stretch your creativity and showcase your personal style. However, it's not always clear where to begin. If you're interested in strategies for designing your own dream home interior, here are some tips to help: Budget wisely Budget should be at the top of your priorities list when planning...

Budget

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Posted on 05/04/2025

Load bearing & non load bearing walls: Know the difference

If you’re remodeling your home, it’s important to know...

Contractor

Load Bearing

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Posted on 04/27/2025

What borrowers should know about PITI & property taxes

PITI is an acronym for principal, interest, taxes and...

Home Value

Mortgage Lenders

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Posted on 04/27/2025

3 DIY Electrical Repairs

Loose outlets, overloaded circuits and other problems can raise the risk of fires and electric shock. While you should call an electrician for major electrical issues, you can do simple ones on your own. Here are a few DIY electrical repairs you can handle on your own. Loose Outlets Outlets can become loose over time, resulting in loose...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 04/20/2025

Home safety tips for summer holidays

Summer holidays provide the perfect time to enjoy sunshine, fresh air and time with loved ones. When you're celebrating these holidays, it's important to make sure everyone stays as safe as possible. Here are a few ways to keep your summer safe and fun. Grill with safety in mind Summer holidays often mean having an outdoor meal with...

Food Safety

Holidays

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Posted on 04/20/2025

3 Reasons to Consider Assuming a VA Loan

Assuming a VA loan can be a convenient and cost-effective way for veterans to finance a new home. By assuming a loan, the buyer can take over an existing mortgage when buying a home. Loan assumption can have numerous advantages for the buyer and seller, and is considered an often overlooked VA benefit. Here are some major reasons...

Assuming Loans

Homebuyer

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Posted on 04/13/2025

3 of the best indoor trees for your home

One of the best ways to make a space feel lush and lively...

Fiddle Leaf Fig

Houseplants

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Posted on 04/13/2025

Assessment value vs. market value: Understanding the difference

In the world of real estate, you will hear the terms...

Value Assessment

Market Value

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