Has spending more time at home lately had you reconsidering your space? The quirks you lived with just a few months ago might not be so easy to dismiss when you’re stuck with them all day, every day. Here’s how …
3 Signs Your Crawlspace Needs Professional Attention
1 – Moisture: Moisture can seep into the foundation of a house and cause damage over time. If that’s not bad enough, a dark and moist environment like a crawlspace can offer an excellent breeding ground for mold. Most of …
Your Essential Spring Lawn Care Guide
Tired of looking out the window at your dull, dormant lawn? A little prep now will give you a green lawn all summer long. Rake First things first, gently rake leaves, twigs, and dead grass off your lawn, and remove …
“Mattress Money” and Mortgages
While it might not literally be stashed under your mattress, “mattress money” is a catchall term to describe money saved without a documented paper trail. The money could come from selling a car, a small inheritance, or an outright gift. …
Top Tips for Working from Home
When you’re used to driving to the office every day, sitting through long meetings, and sharing a community microwave, working from home can sound pretty darn good. It’s a nice option to have, but working from home takes a special …
Credit Inquiries and Home Loans
Since a minimum credit score is required for most loan programs, the first thing a lender will do is check to see if your score measures up – this is known as a “credit inquiry.” There are two primary types …
Trend or Fad? Knowing the Difference Could Save You Money
When updating your home (especially to put on the market), It’s a good idea to incorporate current trends into your renovations. There’s a fine line between trends and fads however, and the difference can affect your buyer pool. Fads are …
Calling in the pros on HVAC repair
If you’re a homeowner, the internet can be a great source of comfort when it comes to tackling do-it-yourself maintenance. Yes, Google can show you the simple steps to replace a furnace filter, but most other HVAC repairs are not …
What’s the skinny on jumbo loans?
Let’s talk about conforming loans vs. jumbo loans in the mortgage world. The Guidelines Each year in October, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or FHFA, collects data on the national median home value and compares that number to October of …
Inspections vs. Appraisals vs. AVMs
Inspections, appraisals, and automated valuation models, while related, all have different functions but can be easily confused. Let’s take a closer look. Inspections: A property inspection is ordered by the buyer and is meant to be an unbiased look at …