Hello World! Welcome Friends! For most people, homeownership is a dream come true. Unfortunately, it’s easy for that dream to become a nightmare. Between inexperience, unfamiliarity, financial challenges, decorative difficulties, and the tediousness of property maintenance, many homeowners find themselves at wit’s end, unable to keep up and looking for a way out.
Individuals feeling overwhelmed with the responsibilities of homeownership are not alone. There are millions of people in the same situation. Luckily, there’s help available in the form of online tools and resources. Combined with the assistance of paid professionals, these apps, documents, and websites could prove essential to homeowners in need of help:
Nextdoor App
First launched in 2011, Nextdoor is a community-based social network designed to help neighbors connect to one another. By joining Nextdoor, homeowners can tap into the ongoings of the neighborhood and easily communicate with neighbors. What’s more, Nextdoor’s antiracism efforts make it easy for users to report racial profiling and hate speech. Doing so contributes to the overall safety and security of the neighborhood.
Color Capture App by Benjamin Moore
Most homeowners move in with the intention to paint the walls to their liking. However, finding the right hues and shades is easier said than done. Rather than take a chance, homeowners can use the Color Capture app by Benjamin Moore. Users snap a photo of an object – like a lamp or piece of furniture – and the app finds paint colors that match or complement the colors and shades of the object. It’s an easy way to achieve professional-grade interior design on a budget.
FHFA Homeowner’s Guide to Success
Falling on hard times seems to be a rite of passage these days. If money becomes tight while owning a home, the risk of default and foreclosure goes up. Rather than let yourself get deeper into trouble, take action immediately. Plan ahead by reading the Federal Housing Finance Agency Homeowner’s Guide to Success. The document breaks down the various ways homeowners experiencing financial hardship can avoid losing their homes.
Bubble Level App
It’s time to hang up pictures, art, and wall-mounted televisions. But there’s a problem: you can’t find your bubble-level ruler. Fortunately, there’s an app for that. In fact, there are several bubble-level apps to choose from for both Android and iPhone users. It’s an easy and reliable way to ensure everything you hang and mount is level and plumb. No more crooked pictures and plugging up pilot holes!
HUD.gov
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is a treasure trove of useful information and resources for homeowners. For instance, the department’s page on ownership provides links to articles discussing a variety of topics, such as tips for hiring contractors, improving energy efficiency, and avoiding predatory lending practices. If you experience stress and anxiety stemmed from homeownership, visit HUD.gov before going anywhere else.
Houzz App
This handy app lets homeowners find reputable architects, contractors, and decorators, and designers in their area. What’s more, users can draw design inspiration from thousands of images and videos of real homes while keeping notes and bookmarks they can share with others. The ultimate benefit of using Houzz is the ability to simplify and streamline the home design process. Organize your inspiration, share your ideas, and collaborate to create a home that’s truly yours.
Owning a home is nothing to be taken lightly. It involves dedication, mindfulness, respect, and responsibility. With that said, homeownership doesn’t have to be fraught with danger and despair. There are numerous tools and resources available that make owning a home much easier and less stressful. Those who utilize these tools and resources are in a better position to be better homeowners.
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