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Image: Bigstock

It’s officially December! Before we get too far into winter, now is the time to take care of a few important home maintenance jobs that will prepare your house for cold weather.

The realtor.com article, “Check Yourself: Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Tackle in December,” breaks down eight tasks to add to your to-do list this month, from cleaning your chimney to adding more insulation to your home.

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Mortgage Rates Continue Climbing – Freddie Mac

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