Location: The place that you live doesn’t have any bearing on your credit score. Even if your hometown statistically has bad credit, all that matters if how you handle your finances. Employment: On some occasions, information about your employment may be on your report depending on what is reported to each
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Helpful and Informative information. Homes for sale, helpful real estate information, and also what is going on in the community. Information about Plainfield, Shorewood, Minooka, Lockport, Joliet, and other local areas.
All About Closing Costs
Closing costs are the fees which are charged by lenders and third parties related to the purchase of a home. What exactly makes up closing costs? Below is a break down of the different components: Escrow/Attorney Fees: Some states require third party escrow companies handle real estate closings while others
Continue reading3 Easy Landscaping Tips To Improve Home Security
Plant shrubs with thorns: Planting shrubs with thorns makes it more difficult for a burglar to hide in your yard and you can add even more protection by planting thorny bushes right under windows. Both Rose and Holly bushes are a great choice because they are both attractive and they
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Myth: The FDA conducts tests on sunscreen products before they are sold. The sunscreen industry is very self regulated because while the FDA does require manufacturers to test products, they do not verify the testing. Even though the FDA is not heavily involved in sunscreen testing, if they suspect there
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With the right care, these perennials will produce beautiful blooms more than once this summer, making them excellent choices for your yard! Climbing rose: These flowers usually bloom in May and then 5 weeks later. To prune these, cut the stems on an angle right above the nearest 5 leaf branch.
Continue reading4th Of July Celebrations in Will County
Patriotic picnic and fireworks: July 3, 2016 at dusk at Plainfield Central High School Channahon 4th of July celebration: July 4th, 2016 at 9:45 pm held at Community Park 23200 W McClintock Road in Channahon Naperville Ribfest Fireworks: July 4th, 2016 at 9:30 pm in Knoch Park located at 724 S West
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Although winter is the best time for pruning since the trees are dormant, a little upkeep during the summer can keep your yard in shape. Make sure you are using the correct tool for the job: a hand pruner is for stems and small branches, a lopper is for thick branches
Continue reading4 Things You Need Before Buying A Home
Emergency fund: An emergency fund saved up to cover unexpected costs is very important as a homeowner. Enough cash to cover 3-6 months of living expenses is ideal. This way, if your income is interrupted for any reason or unexpected expenses arise, you have enough money to still make mortgage
Continue readingWhy Your Home Might Be Causing Your Bad Mood
No potted plants: Green leaves breathe life into your home and purify the air (indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air) and have been known to reduce stress levels. Try potting a Prayer Plant, Kalanchoe, a Ponytail Palm or a Philodendron. Your only light source
Continue readingGetting Value From Outdoor Upgrades
When adding features to your yard, it’s important to not only install what you love, but to think about adding something that adds value as well. The Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey ranks outdoor features that are rising in popularity: Outdoor lighting: (98.3% of architects rated this as very popular) Lighting
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