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How Homestead Laws Help Protect Against Bankruptcy

Photo by Melinda Gimpel on Unsplash People who own homes but fall on hard times have a chance to keep their homes. West Virginia has a homestead exemption of $5,000 for equity in the house. The homestead exemption does not work for the lender for the loan, but it does keep other creditors from ...

Cost Considerations for Foreclosed Property

Image by Steve Heap from Shutterstock An active housing market has reduced the number of foreclosed homes in inventory, but there will always be foreclosed homes available to purchase. Many buyers are not aware of what to expect when purchasing a foreclosure. Here are some home truths about buying a distressed ...

7 Master Bedroom Staging Ideas

As you most likely know, staging involves setting up the furniture, art and accessories of each room to help make your home look as appealing as possible to potential buyers. It’s similar to what furniture stores do when they create displays of model bedrooms, kitchens, etc. When you’re staging your home, ...

Here Are 3 Ideas for Cozy Outdoor Parties

Don’t let colder temperatures discourage you from hosting a safe outdoor gathering. While entertaining outdoors makes social distancing much easier, changing seasons may encourage people to move back inside. To stay safe and have fun at your next outdoor gathering, consider making staying warm part of your theme. If you ...