Michele Lerner
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Know Before You Owe, About VA Loans
An essential element of finding the right mortgage financing for your personal circumstances is to know about all of your options. If you’re an active duty serviceperson in the military, a veteran, a reservist, a member of the National Guard or a surviving spouse of someone in one of those groups, you may be eligible.....
Holidays in the Kitchen
As you prepare for holiday meals and parties – here are some great words of advice from Chef Andre, a kathy ireland® design ambassador. When it comes to entertaining, especially during the holidays, one thing that my good friend Kathy Ireland and I agree on is – the best parties should awaken all your senses......
Waterfront Living: Ultimate Luxury Comes at a High Cost
Almost everyone has at least a fleeting fantasy of living near the ocean, particularly in the midst of a pleasant vacation on a sparkling sunny day. A recent survey by Porch.com found that 45 percent of American respondents said their dream home would be a waterfront property and 52 percent of Europeans expressed that preference......
Eight Essential Things to Do After You Move
Move-in day is one of the most exciting – and exhausting – days of your life, no matter how many times you’ve moved. You’ve probably generated dozens of checklists along the way from the beginning of your home search to settlement day. But do you have a post-move list? You’re probably focused on unpacking your.....
Homes for Millennials: Walkable Lifestyle, New Urban Communities
While some young millennials opt to move to the suburbs for extra space, good schools and affordable housing, a contingent of these younger homebuyers gravitate to an urban lifestyle where they can walk to restaurants, bars, bookstores and coffee shops. According to the National Association of Realtors®, 62 percent of millennials prefer to live in.....
Home Damage: How to Recover from a Disaster
When you’re in the thick of a natural or manmade disaster impacting your home, it can be tough to know where to turn for help. Your first priority should always be your safety – and the safety of your family and neighbors. Whether the damage to your home comes from a flood, a hurricane, a.....