Modern Ways to Bring Your Love of Retro Into Your Home
No one wants to live in an outdated space, but that doesn’t mean all things old have to go. Mixing the old with the new can add a lot of...
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- Aug 10, 2018
- 4 min
5 Nostalgic Vacation Ideas to Remind You of Times Past
Have you ever come home from a vacation and felt like you needed another vacation? It seems like the more advanced our society becomes,...
- Aug 10, 2018
- 4 min
Then and Now: A Look at America's Housing Market Over the Past Decade
It’s been 10 years since the Great Recession, and a lot has changed in the housing market since then. While the current market has its...
- 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...
- Apr 17, 2018
- 3 min
How to Select Art for Your Home: Display Your Personal Style!
Artwork is a tricky topic, as it is purely a matter of taste and personal choice, but it’s a key element that will elevate your home into...
- Apr 13, 2018
- 4 min
Do It Yourself! … Or Not: 3 Projects You Can Finish in a Day
Plus When to Hire a Contractor or a Handyman Looking for a few ways to freshen up your home without breaking the bank or sacrificing too...
- Apr 13, 2018
- 3 min
Homebuying and the Economy: How Interest Rates and Inflation Affect Your Purchasing (and Remodeling)
It’s been a bit of an up-and-down ride for mortgage rates over the last couple of years — and mostly down. But that’s now changing. The...
- 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...
- Jan 18, 2018
- 2 min
How to Beat Cabin Fever This Winter
We’re in the home stretch of winter. Only a few more weeks until dark, short days are replaced by the reawakening of spring. If you’re...
- Jan 18, 2018
- 2 min
5 Ways to Elevate Your Home's Decor Right Now
Redecorating can be so fun! It’s especially great if you’re one for keeping up on the hottest new trends, as items are easy to find and...
- Jan 18, 2018
- 3 min
6 Brilliant Ideas for an End-of-Winter Getaway
The winter season may be wrapping up, but there’s still plenty of time to squeeze in a last-minute winter retreat. While you could escape...
- Jan 18, 2018
- 4 min
What’s In Store for 2018
We’ve just gotten started with 2018, but there’s been speculation about which way the housing market will go since well before the first...
- Nov 7, 2017
- 1 min
3 Ways to De-Stress This Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — but for people trying to balance work, home, and a slew of holiday commitments, the holiday...
- 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...
- Nov 7, 2017
- 2 min
DIY Organization Tips for the New Year
Believe it or not, the New Year is not far off, and it’s time to take stock. Another gym resolution? Forget it. This year, resolve to get...
- Nov 7, 2017
- 3 min
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Ways to Give Experiences Instead of Things
Who doesn’t love getting gifts during the holidays? The anticipation of the surprise, the thrill you get when tearing apart the wrapping...
- Nov 7, 2017
- 2 min
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Impact Home Sales
Between late August and mid September, Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit the U.S., leaving unprecedented destruction in their wakes. In...
- 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...
- Aug 1, 2017
- 1 min
Home Values Zoom Past Pre-Recession Peak
After feeling the effects of the housing crash for nearly a decade, home values last year finally tipped the scales in favor of...
- Aug 1, 2017
- 2 min
3 Ways to Preserve End-of-Summer Garden Veggies
Having access to fresh, home-grown vegetables in your backyard is one of the best things about summer, but as the season begins to wrap...
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