Are you interested in universal design?
Sep 15, 2021Whether you’re buying a new home you’d like to stay in for the long haul or updating the home you already have and love, universal design can ensure the property is accessible to all —…
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How to Boost Your Homebuying Savings
Aug 24, 2021For many people, the upfront cost of buying a home feels like the biggest hurdle, and that’s understandable. After all, having a solid down payment is important. Not only can it lower your monthly and…
5 Things to Know About Today’s Market
Aug 13, 2021With 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…
5 Great Ways to Use Extra Space at Home
Jul 26, 2021Extra 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…
Are you ready to refinance your loan?
Jul 15, 2021Refinancing can be a great way to save money and reduce your monthly payment — especially with interest rates as low as they’ve been recently. But what does that process actually look like? In most…
Amortization: 4 Things You Should Know
Jun 17, 2021If 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…
5 Quick Tips for Dazzling Curb Appeal
Sep 04, 2019Take a good look at your home’s exterior. Does it give the first impression you want to make? What could you do better to improve the look — and maybe value — of your property?…
4 Ways to Finance Home Improvements
Aug 26, 2019Owning a home is a dream come true. But the costs of homeownership can sometimes feel like a challenge. So where does that leave you if you’re hoping to expand your square footage, replace appliances…
What’s included in a mortgage payment?
Jul 31, 2019If you’re buying your first home, it might seem like going from paying rent to paying a mortgage is merely switching out one monthly bill for another. But rents and mortgages differ on a couple…
Need Money? Equity May Be the Answer
Jul 24, 2019As a homeowner, your equity is your secret weapon. With every mortgage payment you make, your stake in the home grows — and so does your equity. When your equity stake is large enough, it…