Houses are expensive. In addition to the mortgage, insurance, garbage, electricity, lawn maintenance, HOA’s, repair and upkeep, a home can take a large part of your paycheck. However, it is an excellent long-term investment. While it seems like you work hard, so you can pay for a home, you also have a few opportunities toRead more
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Owning a home is the American dream. The reasons for getting a home vary from person to person, but most people dream of having a place to call their own. They want a place they can live for a long time and gain some equity. There are a lot of reason to own aRead more
Having your forever home may mean a lot of things. It could say that you have a house that is in great shape and will stay with your family for a generation. On the other hand, it could be a home that is enough for your family now and can continue to expand if theRead more
By: Olivia Benson of Olive + Co Design So you’re finally ready to pick up a paintbrush and get to work on your walls! Painting can be a stimulating step that many homeowners dream of one day doing but may be too scared to take the first step. Aside from choosing the perfect color forRead more
Now that you have negotiated and agreed on a purchase price with the seller, you usually have 30 or so days of work ahead of you before you get into your new home. The reality of purchasing a home can be an exciting and stressful time. There are a lot of tasks ahead of you,Read more
Your home is your most significant investment, and when you decide to sell it, you want to make sure you get the best price for it. When you are selling your home, there may be reasons why you aren’t getting the most for it. Let’s examine some of the reasons why you might not beRead more
When it comes to saving for a home, it sometimes seems impossible to see where the money will come from. Most people think that a reasonable amount to save for a home is 20%, which can be a significant amount when you look at the big picture. However, when it comes to saving money, thereRead more
FICO scores are a banks way of determining your creditworthiness and the interest rate you will pay on loan. Lenders make a good part of the decision on lending you money by your FICO score, so it is a good idea to know what goes into your score. What are some things you need toRead more
The best part of a home is that it keeps you safe from the elements outside. The problem with having space is that the warm protection attracts pests and other outdoor insects. You might want to rid those pests where some store-bought solutions, but believe it or not, you have some answers already in yourRead more
When it comes to increasing the value of a home, there are many projects you can do. You can do a full remodel of a kitchen or bathroom, but it isn’t always necessary to knock down walls to increase the value of your home. Sometimes it is a simple, small home project you can doRead more
