Thanks to HGTV, “Demo Day” is often thought of as the fun part of renovation and construction. Owners and celebrity reno stars wield sledgehammers and power tools while kicking down drywall, tearing out cabinets, and throwing building material from second-story …
Put Down Roots this Fall
Spring is often thought of as the best time for planting, but planting in the fall can offer some significant advantages for your plants. Below are some reasons why fall is the best time for planting perennials, trees, and shrubs. …
30 or 15-Year Mortgage? Those aren’t your only choices.
If you’re brand new to the wonderful world of home loans, you might be a bit overwhelmed by how many different types of financing options are really out there. Both primary loan types (fixed-rate and adjustable-rate) have many variations, so …
Winter is Coming… Again
As Ben Franklin once said: “In this world, nothing is certain but death and cleaning your gutters before winter to prevent ice dams”. With that, here are five fall home maintenance activities to start thinking about in the coming weeks. …
Avoiding Moving Woes
It’s a timeless and universal truth: moving is no fun. Ancient Polynesian seafarers, while nervously prepping outrigger canoes for uncharted trips across the South Pacific, probably groaned in frustration when they realized at the last minute that someone forgot to …
Which States Have the Lowest Cost of Living?
For many of us, the past year has brought about a slew of unexpected changes. The pandemic didn’t slow rising home prices or increase the amount of available inventory in major metro areas, but what it did do was dispel …
Buying Land: Look Before You Leap
Have you found yourself dreaming of your own Walden Pond lately? Whether you’re looking to build a luxury retreat or you just want a natural escape, the dream of scooping up an undervalued piece of land is an understandable one. …
Home Décor to Look Out For in 2021
Even with 2020 in the rear-view mirror, it’s fair to assume we’ll still be spending a good amount of time at home in early 2021. Here’s a roundup of popular décor and design trends to keep in mind if you …
Running the Numbers on Refinancing
Deciding whether or not to refinance an existing mortgage typically means running some numbers. You can do this on your own, but it’s helpful to get the professional assistance of a loan officer. It mostly boils down to how much …
Last Minute Tips for Winterization
It’s not too late to address a few home maintenance musts before winter fully sets in. Here’s a list of last-minute tasks to knock out before you go into hibernation mode. 1. Check and clean the gutters one last time. …