With home prices skyrocketing, there’s been a lot of speculation lately. Are we in a bubble? Will the housing market crash? Will home values come plummeting to the ground again? Fortunately, those concerns are largely…
Extra rooms can quickly turn into catch-alls. You move in, and suddenly that space ends up full of holiday decorations, old school projects and the extra chair you can’t find anywhere else to place. But…
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to spend some time outdoors. You could have some friends or family over, dine out on the patio or simply take in an evening under the stars…
If you have a mortgage (or are in the process of getting one), then you’ve probably heard the term “amortization” before. Put simply, amortization is the act of spreading your loan balance out into equal…
The homebuying process is complicated — especially for first-time buyers. To make matters worse, there are a ton of misconceptions out there that can throw a homebuyer off even more. A couple of examples?You need…
When you buy a home, you tend to encounter a lot of financial jargon. Whether you’re buying your first home, a move-up space or an investment property, there are countless new phrases that you might…
Are you looking to add some value to your home but don’t have a big budget? Or do you want to improve its aesthetic without breaking the bank? Making improvements to your home doesn’t have…
The mortgage process can often be a confusing one — whether you’ve bought a home before or not. There’s a lot of prep work and moving parts, and most of the terminology is unfamiliar to…
When you’re applying for a mortgage, you know that your credit score plays a big role in your approval — and it can affect your interest rate too. But do you know how your score…
The kitchen is the heart of a home. It’s where you cook family meals, bake birthday cakes and enjoy countless hours spending quality time with your loved ones. So, whether you’re buying a new house…