Eclectic Homes

Mortgage Support for Low Income Families

The government is eager to assist Americans buy homes. There are lots of federal and state programs designed to aid low-income families afford a mortgage, if by low-interest mortgage loans, assist with down payments or mortgage . The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) claims that by providing mortgage assistance, the authorities helps […]

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Budgeting Your Project

Short Sale Real Estate Information

If someone owes more on his mortgage than his home is worth and needs to immediately sell his home, he may short sale the property. The home sells for less than it is worth and does less damage to his credit score than a foreclosure would. The lender may lose money but will not incur […]

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Coastal Style

Brightness and Creativity in a Live-Work Townhouse

After living in her 1890s Toronto house for nearly 30 years, illustrator Jamie Bennett decided it was finally time to make her dream home. She and her husband, Alex Wittholz, creative director at Helios Design Labs, enlisted the assistance of Toronto interior designer Mazen El-Abdallah after gushing on the transformation that he did of Wittholz’s […]

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Fireplaces

Help You Layout

Our canine companions are famous for devotion, fidelity, furriness and an unconditional love which is like no other. Yet dogs are also extremely helpful home fixer-uppers! They can help you figure out which size sofa to purchase or offer the ideal pattern to emphasize a new carpet or chair. Listed below are a few design […]

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Eclectic Homes

Guest Picks: Chic Finds for a Small Living Room

Pulling together a comfortable, stylish living space is always a struggle, regardless of the size. But variable in postage-stamp proportions, and you’ve got a true conundrum on your palms. The area has to work for both entertaining and solo nights in your home, provide enough seating for guests and also telegraph your own style. This […]

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Eclectic Homes

Guest Picks: 20 Bookends into Liven Up Your Shelves

The best technique for owning a significant bookcase is dividing the elements on the shelves to smaller groupings. I love using bookends to try it, because there are so many fun options that include a sculptural element and interest. For you motivated I have found 20 enjoyable bookends to liven up your bookshelves. — Kate […]

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