Year: 2024

Homeownership Made Easy: Your Guide to Buying Your First Home

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Key Takeaways Understanding the housing market is crucial before making a purchase. Setting a realistic budget helps avoid financial stress. Consulting a real estate professional can simplify the process. Table of Contents Researching the Housing Market Setting a Budget Getting Pre-approved for a Mortgage Finding the Right Real Estate Agent Viewing and Choosing a Home Making an Offer Closing the Deal Moving In and Settling Down Buying your first home is simplified by setting a budget, securing mortgage pre-approval, and prioritizing essential features, especially when exploring new housing developments that…

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A Golfer’s Guide to Exploring Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico, with its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and world-class golf courses, is an ideal destination for golf enthusiasts. But this Caribbean island offers more than just fine golfing experiences; it also boasts beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, and vibrant nightlife.  Read through our golfer’s guide to exploring Puerto Rico so you can put together your perfect travel itinerary! Golf, fun, and adventure included. Pack your irons, and let’s go!  Getting To Puerto Rico  Traveling to Puerto Rico is fairly straightforward. You’ll need to check regulations and restrictions from your home…

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Your Home’s Maintenance – to DIY or Not to DIY

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Your Home’s Maintenance – to DIY or Not to DIY Weekend warriors all over the country have become obsessed with DIY projects. TV shows on HGTV and the DIY Network make it seem so easy to grab a tool belt or sledge hammer and renovate your home over a weekend. Unfortunately, most people do not have the skills necessary to replicate these results and often end up creating larger problems by tacking projects which should be left to professionals. Owning a home can be expensive. Even if your home is…

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Tips to Help Keep Your Teen Safe Behind the Wheel This Summer

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Tips to help keep your teen safe behind the wheel this summer

(BPT) – Summer season is in full swing, and that means more beach days, barbecues and road trips. But for teens, it also means a greater likelihood of being involved in a serious car accident. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is dubbed the “100 deadliest days of summer” due to a more than 20% surge in teen automobile fatalities, according to the National Road Safety Foundation. Every year, 2,100 teens on average are involved in fatal crashes, with 30% — or seven deaths per day — occurring…

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New Scholarship Program Aims to Meet Demand for Skilled Technicians

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Urgent Need for Skilled Technicians (BPT) – Did you know there is an urgent need for nearly 800,000 skilled technicians to enter the American workforce by 2027 in order to meet demand? This pressing shortage has proven challenging to remedy, particularly due to the underrepresentation of diverse groups in skilled trades. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that women are particularly underrepresented, accounting for less than 3% of employed technicians. At the same time, students across the U.S. are questioning the value of a traditional four-year college education, fueling…

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Visiting a New Jersey Cannabis Dispensary: Knowing What to Expect for a Seamless Shopping Experience

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The cannabis market in New Jersey is new, which makes recreational dispensaries a hot topic. While new customers try cannabis and satisfy their curiosity and cannabis enthusiasts want to improve their experience, it’s necessary to renew their expectations.  A lot of people assume that buying cannabis at a dispensary is like buying liquor at a liquor store. But legal and licensed dispensaries in the state must do things a bit differently. Regardless of your experience level with cannabis, you want to learn more about what to expect when you visit…

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Respire Mejor Con Asma Esté Donde Esté

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(Family Features) Si tiene asma, sabe que los síntomas pueden aparecer rápidamente y luego empeorar. Los factores que impulsan este desarrollo se llaman desencadenantes. Una parte importante del control del asma es saber cuáles son sus desencadenantes: en casa, en el trabajo, en la escuela o mientras está al aire libre. Un proveedor de atención médica puede ayudarlo a determinar esto y luego podrá tomar medidas para evitar esos desencadenantes y respirar mejor. En casa Debido a que el asma generalmente se debe a alergias, los desencadenantes suelen ser alérgenos…

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15 Best Walmart Mascaras That Leave Lashes With a Voluminous & Clump-Free Finish—Starting at $7

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The retailer hosts the best mascaras from known beauty brands like Covergirl, Revlon, Maybelline, and more. This article originally appeared on ; products were independently selected by its editors. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you ran out of your favorite mascara and need a restock or you’re looking to try something new this season, Walmart is your best…

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Islands with the Best Shorelines

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Exploring islands with stunning shorelines offers travelers a chance to experience the world’s most beautiful beaches, pristine waters, and captivating landscapes. While some famous islands often steal the spotlight, there are lesser-known gems that boast equally mesmerizing coastlines. Here’s a look at some islands with the best shorelines, including the enchanting Kauai. Kauai, Hawaii Kauai, known as the “Garden Isle,” is renowned for its lush landscapes and stunning shorelines. The island’s dramatic Na Pali Coast features towering cliffs and emerald valleys, and is best explored by boat or helicopter. Hanalei…

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How to Build Maintain and Improve Your Credit

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How to build, maintain and improve your credit

(BPT) – At first glance, building credit can seem like a challenge. How can you get the credit you need when you have little or negative credit history to start with? Don’t get discouraged, though; there are many ways you can build, rebuild or improve your credit. Best Ways to Build Credit Apply for a secured credit card. A secured credit card works just like an unsecured card, but it’s guaranteed upfront by a cash deposit. Making on-time payments and keeping a low credit card balance helps your credit-building. Ask…

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