by Francine Dupont | Nov 13, 2022 | Dupont tips
Moving to a new city, whether it’s 30 or 3,000 miles away from your last one, can be stressful to say the least – perhaps even more so after you’ve dealt with the last of the packing boxes, because now it’s time to get to know your new community and begin to feel...
by Francine Dupont | Oct 5, 2022 | Dupont tips
Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is imposed on conventional mortgage borrowers who place less than 20 percent down on a home purchase. Mortgage insurance is also a requirement for borrowers who obtain a mortgage through a government agency, such as the Federal...
by Francine Dupont | Sep 21, 2022 | Dupont tips
Television shows like Buying & Selling and House Hunters have received flak for their unrealistic portrayal of real estate. What they do get right are the wish lists of the homebuyers they feature—many of those must-haves, in fact, fall in line with...
by Francine Dupont | Sep 7, 2022 | Dupont tips
Did you ever dream of making it into the Guinness Book of World Records? Each year, the Guinness Book of World Records Day offers anyone and everyone 24 hours to break a record and become part of the Guinness annals of history. Here are the details. Whether it’s...
by Francine Dupont | Aug 22, 2022 | Dupont tips
Cleaning your window screens is a chore few homeowners look forward to. No matter how shiny you can get your window panes, if your screens are scuzzy, your windows will look less than well washed. Below are several tips for properly cleaning your pesky window screens....
by Francine Dupont | Aug 22, 2022 | Dupont tips
Buying a major appliance can take a big bite out of your savings, making it tempting to choose the lowest-priced item possible. However, the true cost of owning a home appliance is actually based on three components: the initial purchase price, the cost of repairs and...
