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Photo Credit:  https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/radiological/radon/radon.htm Have you heard of radon? Do you know that it's likely in your home now! It can be very dangerous to your health and home!  According to Money Crashers, " The culprit is radon, a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the soil and bedrock underlying huge swathes of the continent. According to the  EPA , radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year. It’s the second most common cause of lung cancer overall (after smoking) and the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers." Radon can be somewhat common. Brian Martucci says "t hough radon is widespread, homes in the Northeast, Midwest, and Intermountain West are more likely to have elevated or unsafe radon levels than homes in the South and on the West Coast." So, chances are, you have it in your home.  Even though it's likely in your home as you read this, it's the level ...

Photo Credit:  https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/kitchen/1406952/best-waffle-makers A waffle isn't the only thing you can cook in a waffle iron! There are a ton of other things that can be cooked this way. Check out the list of ideas here:  1. Bacon 2. Scrambled eggs 3. Brownies 4. Pizza 5. Hot dogs 6. Smores 7. Doughnuts 8. Quesadillas 9. Panini 10. Mac N cheese 11. Cinnamon rolls 12. Cookies 13. Soft pretzels 14. Corn bread 15. Hashbrowns Article:  https://listotic.com/23-things-you-can-cook-in-a-waffle-iron/26/

Photo Credit:  https://www.moneyunder30.com/mortgage-calculator The best loan program for you depends on your unique home financing needs, based on your goals and circumstances. Your Academy Loan Officer will help you examine your financial situation— credit score, debt-to-income ratio, etc.—and provide you with examples and comparisons of loan solutions to help determine which program best fits your needs. To give you an idea of what solutions might work best for you: Please read the 10 statements below to see which ones best describe you,  and click on the highlighted loan link if you’d like to learn more. Then talk to your Academy Loan Officer for more specific information about the best solution for your goals and circumstances. I'm a first-time homebuyer. FHA Loan  If you're a first-time or repeat homebuyer; or you have a lower credit score; or you want a low down payment. I want a low down payment. FHA Loan  If you're a first-time or re...

Photo Credit: Hedstrom & Stamm Home Solutions Summer has come to an end! You are probably thinking you've lost the opportunity to sell and need to wait until next summer, but that's far from the truth! Although it is not as hectic and crazy with the swarm of buyers on the market, the fall season brings out the most serious of lookers. They are the pool of buyers that waited out the summer frenzy to find their perfect home in the fall, and you don't want to miss these buyers! They are ready to make a move, today! Don’t worry, selling in a slower period does not equate to less money. That is a misconception based on untrue data that floats around. With the right agent and a correct price for your home, you can get a great deal selling during the fall season. You might actually prefer it. Here are the top 3 benefits to listing during the fall season. 1. Serious Buyers -  Let's be honest, if buyers are out during the slow season looking for homes, they are s...

Photo credit: thebalance.com How much do you think is required for a down payment to buy a home? No need to worry if you don’t know the answer. The truth is, the right answer to this question depends on finding the right loan solution for you! How much money you will need for a down payment is entirely based on you and your specific situation. And if you’re like most potential homebuyers, it's highly likely that you may think it takes twice as much to buy a home as it really does. Some loan programs are designed specifically to benefit first-time homebuyers with low down payments and flexible qualification guidelines. However, these benefits are available to repeat homebuyers as well in several popular loan programs: VA and USDA loan programs have 0% down payments for eligible homebuyers. State housing loan programs have low down payments and may offer down payment assistance in the form of non-repayable grants for eligible homebuyers. The HomeReady ®  and Home Possi...

Photo Credit: DecorAid/ https://www.decoraid.com/blog/best-impression-interior-design-tips/decorative-interior-design-plants/ Do you have a "black thumb" like I do? I seem to kill all plants inside, and sadly, outside of my house. If you want to try your hand at some beginner houseplants, start with one of these. According to BuzzFeed, this list is 9 of the best houseplants that are low maintenance and super easy to keep alive! 1.   Snake plants can survive weeks without moisture and don't need direct sunlight, making them the perfect plant for anyone who can never remember to water. 2.   Spider plants can survive in a variety of light (though they do prefer direct sun) and grow in most conditions — so, basically, you  can  keep this alive, I promise. 3.  Pothos (or devil's ivy) are tough to kill because they actually like to chill in dry soil, so they can withstand infrequent waterings. 4.  Aloe plants — as I'm sure you know — have a...

Photo courtesy of: Food Network.com  If you have lived in or visited KC for any amount of time, then you know we love our BBQ. But beyond just BBQ, we love our burnt ends!  Have you enjoyed this KC BBQ staple? If so, do you even know what it is? Well, turns out,  it depends on where you eat.  Here's a run down of some of the bigger name BBQ joints in KC and what goes in to their burnt ends:   Arthur Bryant's : burned edges of brisket in 1972; now in 2019 random brisket pieces double smoked and sauced Jones Bar-B-Q : fatty tip of brisket smoked and rendered down Joe's : fatty halves of brisket that is cubed and smoked Q39 : thin half of brisket cubed and grilled over oak Gates : crispy, barky, fatty pieces of brisket blackened Jack Stack: morsels of beef or pork hickory fired and cut into bite sized pieces Are you brave enough to try to make your own burnt ends? If so, this recipe claims to be Kansas City Style Burnt Ends. Here's a link...

Thanks to Chip & Joanna Gaines, shiplap is filling homes across the country, and for good reason. Shiplap can give you a beautiful feature wall without having to choose an accent color you may not be crazy about in a few months. If done wisely, it doesn’t have to be expensive either. Here is a guide to create your own shiplap without breaking the bank. What You’ll Need: Nail Gun & Nails Table Saw* Compound Miter Saw* Stud Finder Underlayment Plywood Construction Adhesive 1/8 Inch Tile Spacers Spackling Paste 250 Grit Sandpaper Paint (With Primer Included) * Your local home improvement store where you purchase your plywood can typically cut your boards into planks if you do not have these tools at home. Make sure your boards will collectively be long enough to fit the wall you plan to shiplap. Step 1: Prep Your Planks Measure the wall you plan to shiplap and make sure you get enough plywood to cover the wall. You get to decide how wide you want your planks to be, but 6 ...

Photo Credit: Jamielyn Nye on iheart naptime I absolutely love soups, stews, and chili during the fall and winter months. Anything that I can toss all of the ingredients into one pot and let it cook all day, I'm in! This recipe for Best Taco Soup is one of my favs! It's so tasty and super easy!  Best Taco Soup Recipe INGREDIENTS 1   pound   hamburger meat or ground turkey 1-2   Tablespoons  taco seasoning  , more or less to taste 1   medium  sweet onion   , chopped finely 1   green bell pepper   , chopped 1   red bell pepper   , chopped 15   ounce   can black beans   , drained and rinsed 15   ounce   can kindey beans   , drained and rinsed 15   ounce   can pinto or white beans   , drained and rinsed (optional) 15   ounce   can corn 15   ounce   can tomato sauce 10   ounce   can Rotel 15   ounce   can diced tomatoes 1...

Yes, doormats get dirty and walked on.  But who says they have to be boring?   We've compiled a list of 10 fall-tactic doormats that are sure to make a statement for your autumn guests.  Which is your favorite? 1.  ( Get one here! ) 2.  ( Get one here! ) 3.  ( Get one here! ) 4.  ( Get one here! ) 5.  ( Get one here! ) 6.  ( Get one here! ) 7.  ( Get one here! ) 8.  ( Get one here! ) 9.  ( Get one here! ) 10.  ( Get one here! )

I absolutely love seeing before and after pictures of home renovations! This particular home just happens to be on wheels. But the before and after photos are just spectacular!! It really shows what you can do with a small space and even a small budget (they did this one with just $500).  Check out all the before & after pics and full article here:  https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/before-after-retro-rv-renovation-36653606?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=managed See the full blog that tracks all of their camper and rv renos here:  https://www.allthingswithpurpose.com/

Purchasing a home is most likely the largest financial investment most of us will make in our lifetime, so it's essential to be wise during the process.  Consider these 10 strategies to set yourself up for a successful home-buying process... and a smart long-term investment.  1. Buy for the long haul A home is a BIG investment.  Buy a home you'll want to live in for at least five years; a home equipped (or soon to be equipped) with the features and space you need, both now and in the future. 2. Buy to improve your life, not speculate with money Your home is more than a financial investment; it’s where you eat, sleep, host friends, raise your kids... it’s where your life happens! The housing market is too unpredictable to buy a primary home purely because you think it will net a large short-term financial return.  You'll most likely be living in this home for several years, regardless of how it appreciates, so your first priority should be finding a home th...