How Your Home Equity Could Pay for Your Landscaping Project
A flawlessly landscaped yard is a joy to behold. It can transform the entire look and feel of any home, and it doesn’t hurt that...
- Jun 30, 2021
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- Mar 25, 2021
- 4 min
Endless Summer: Everything You Need to Know About Installing a Pool
There’s nothing better than taking advantage of lazy summer days to get much-needed rest and relaxation. What better way to do that than...
- Dec 15, 2020
- 4 min
5 Questions to Ask Before Building a New Home
A brand-new home. A home that is yours and has never been occupied by another person. That has the exact kind of floors and number of...
- Oct 1, 2020
- 3 min
Could an Accessory Dwelling Unit Solve Your Space Issue?
From an increased interest in suburban and rural living, to the rising popularity of larger homes, to the mutual moaning about privacy...
- Jul 1, 2020
- 4 min
6 Essential Kitchen Tools You Should Splurge On (and a Few You Shouldn’t)
A lot of us have seen the inside of our kitchens more in the past six months than we have in the past two years! While you were whipping...
- May 7, 2020
- 1 min
Home Maintenance Activities That Pay Off … Big Time!
By keeping up with low-cost home maintenance and repairs now, you'll end up saving money in the long run. Here are a few basic home...
- Feb 21, 2020
- 3 min
Why Energy Score Matters When Buying a Home
When shopping for a new home, what’s the main number people tend to focus on? Listing price. Determining whether a listing price is fair...
- Oct 11, 2019
- 1 min
’Tis the Season for Shopping!
It’s the most … expensive time of the year! While the holidays are wonderful — people seem nicer, sweet treats abound, opportunities to...
- Jun 26, 2019
- 3 min
Should You Hire an Interior Designer? Why It Might Be Worth the Cost
Aside from the expert DIY-ers among us, a lot of homeowners find the task of turning a home into a cohesive space where the colors,...
- May 9, 2019
- 3 min
Should You Buy a Vacation Property?
Do you dream of escaping to your own beach bungalow on the weekends? Do you want to spend your holidays in a home in the mountains or a...
- Feb 7, 2019
- 3 min
College Savings 101: How to Start Saving Now
The cost of higher education is always being discussed on the news, in parent groups, by your friends and family. It’s pretty much a...
- Nov 9, 2018
- 3 min
4 Ways to Not Go Broke This Holiday Season
As the end of the year draws near, we all start to feel a bit more loving and generous. It’s just so much fun to buy gifts for others and...
- Aug 10, 2018
- 3 min
Classic Money Management Mantras That Stand the Test of Time
The English language is full of money-related idioms that have been providing sound financial advice for generations. While tips for...
- Apr 17, 2018
- 3 min
Flipping Out: Is Home Flipping a Profitable Investment?
If you’ve ever watched HGTV, you’ve probably gotten pulled into shows like “Flip or Flop” or “Flip It to Win It,” resulting in a case of...
- Jan 19, 2018
- 3 min
6 Smart Ways to Reinvest Your Tax Refund Into Your Home
Are you expecting a tax refund this year? With the average American’s refund coming in at roughly $3,000, that’s a sizable chunk of extra...
- Nov 7, 2017
- 2 min
How Buying a Home in Winter Can Save You Money
Waiting to buy a home until spring or summer seems like the obvious choice for most families. The weather is warmer, kids get to finish...
- Aug 1, 2017
- 3 min
Savings Basics: How to Stop Spending and Start Saving
Back to school can be a drain on your bank account, especially after a summer of big spending. Once you get into the habit of...
- May 2, 2017
- 2 min
Rates Are Rising… Here’s What You Should Know
Interest rates have been at historic lows for some time, but they’re on the move. The U.S. Federal Reserve, which raises and lowers...
- Feb 16, 2017
- 3 min
Homeowner Tax Breaks You May Be Missing Out On
When life is simple, doing your own taxes can be pretty simple, too. But when you buy a home, your tax situation becomes a bit more...