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Working From Home & Schooling From Home

Sep 28, 2020 ● By Shelly Gaddis, The Hood Magazine

Working from home can be a challenging adjustment for many parents. Schooling from home can be a challenging adjustment for many parents. However, doing both at the same time can prove to be an incredibly difficult task...even for the best multi-taskers! Thousands of families across our region have decided to take this route for the 2020-2021 school year and we asked families to show us some photos of the workspaces that they have created for their students and for themselves.

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The Top 8 Mistakes Homebuyers Make

Aug 18, 2020 ● By Plains Commerce Senior Mortgage Banker Dawn Van Nieuwenhuyzen

Sponsored Content A lot of work goes into searching for and buying a home. You need to choose a dang good realtor and a knowledgeable mortgage banker, too. So where do homebuyers go wrong?

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How to Budget for a Mortgage- Tips from Plains Commerce Bank

Aug 17, 2020 ● By Plains Commerce Senior Mortgage Banker Dawn Van Nieuwenhuyzen

Sponsored Content When you first begin your home search, one of your initial steps will likely be getting pre-qualified for a mortgage. Pre-qualification will let you know how much a bank will lend you. The process is typically free and can make home sellers take your offers seriously.

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Embracing New HVAC Alternatives Provides Savings and Comfort

Aug 07, 2020 ● By The Hood Magazine

Today’s technology allows for the efficient and convenient operation of your household HVAC system both onsite and remotely. Here are some reasons you should look into upgrading.

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3 Common Mortgage Myths

Aug 06, 2020 ● By Dawn Van Nieuwenhuyzen, Senior Mortgage Banker at Plains Commerce Bank

Sponsored Content Buying a home is an important (and sometimes overwhelming) decision. You likely have a few questions or have heard some things from others who have recently purchased a home. While many people can give mortgage advice, be sure to turn to an expert with your home financing question.

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Top 5 things first-time homebuyers would change if they could do it all over:

Jul 07, 2020 ● By Dawn Van Nieuwenhuyzen, DVN Mortgage

Sponsored Content Ever hear the saying “hindsight is 20/20”? The same is true of buying a home. Here are 5 things home-owners wish they would have known before buying their first home.

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Man Cave 2020

Jun 04, 2020 ● By Karl's TV & Appliance

Sponsored Content Man cave 2020… What is its purpose? What is its need? Transforming an extra room or an area in the basement into a “man cave” is a luxury and a critical need at the same time.

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Spring Cleaning Your HVAC System

Mar 31, 2020 ● By The Hood Magazine

We’ve touched on this before but it bears repeating...with any good spring cleaning strategy comes the inclusion of your home’s HVAC system - mainly getting your AC unit ready to effectively and efficiently cool your home as temperatures begin to rise.

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