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Five Hidden Renovation Costs

Published February 17, 2020

Renovations never seem to go as planned. There’s always a cost you didn’t anticipate, or a problem that didn’t reveal itself until the project was underway. Here are five common costs to look out for.

Tips For A Better Closing Day

Published February 11, 2020

Buying a home can be a long process. The last thing you want after all your time spent searching for homes and getting the best mortgage rate is to have everything go wrong on closing day. Here are five tips that’ll ensure it goes smoothly.

A Little Extra Preparation Goes A Long Way Toward A Better Paint Job

Published February 3, 2020

Painting is one of the most inexpensive ways to give your home a makeover. Whether it’s updating an old bathroom paint scheme or adding a bold accent wall, painting can totally transform a room.

Tips For Maintaining Houseplants

Published January 27, 2020

Adding plants to your home will give it a fresher and brighter feel and will also improve your home’s air quality.

Need-to-knows For Buying Your First Home

Published January 20, 2020

Buying your first home can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life, but it can also be a scary and stressful process.

How Your Daily Drive Time Can Factor Into Your Mortgage

Published January 13, 2020

It’s easy to overlook some of the things that can affect your budget and purchasing power when you’re considering a home, and one of the biggest factors that buyers overlook is the cost of their daily commute.

Wallpaper: Don’t Call It A Comeback!

Published January 7, 2020

Guess who’s back, back again? Wallpaper has risen to the top of homeowners’ favorite ways to spice up a room again and its easy to see why.

Tips For Speeding Up Your Home Sale

Published December 31, 2019

Selling your home is a huge undertaking to begin with, but if the process drags on for months and interest trickles in much slower than expected, it can be frustrating and stressful.

Mortgage Rate Math

Published December 28, 2019

Shopping around for the best possible mortgage terms is an important part of the home buying process. A few percentage points can make a difference of thousands of dollars over the life of the mortgage.

New Home? Here’s How To Save

Published December 24, 2019

Here are a few things new homeowners can do to save on energy and maintenance. When you’ve just purchased a new home, there’s a ton on your mind.