What to Know about Your FHA Mortgage Insurance
An FHA mortgage is a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The FHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, insures loans so that lenders will… Read more ⇢
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What to Know about Summer Lawn Care
Lush greens and rolling verdant fairways stoke homeowner dreams of the perfect lawn. In most areas, July starts the season with the highest demand on the water supply. So maintaining those… Read more ⇢
Pesky, But Potentially Costly Home Maintenance
If you’re new to home ownership, you may not be familiar with all of the responsibilities that are now yours. All of those things you used to call the super or… Read more ⇢
Preparing Your Home for Winter
With November just around the corner, winter weather is on its way. Now is the time to get the jump on cold weather and winterize your home. Whether you are selling… Read more ⇢
How Oil Prices Affect the Housing Market
Most of us rejoice when the prices at the pump go down. To use that means freed-up cash in our personal economy. When we’re consider buying or selling a home, however,… Read more ⇢
Create a Timeless Kitchen with the 4 Cs of Kitchen Design
Nothing says “dated” like a kitchen trend from a decade ago. Consider giving your kitchen a makeover using timeless elements that are always in style. That way, no matter… Read more ⇢
Lofts — Not Just for the Young
As a real estate trend, loft living is here to stay. Originally thought of as live/work spaces for artists and musicians, the term “loft” evokes transformed warehouses and industrial… Read more ⇢
Backyard July 4th Celebration!
Celebrate your new home with a backyard barbecue! Nothing speaks independence like owning your own home. If you’ve rented for most of your adult life, the… Read more ⇢
Should You Remodel Your Home?
Is your home no longer the home of your dreams? Do you look around your home with your partner and constantly see outdated rooms and projects that you would love… Read more ⇢
Keeping Your Home Debris Free
There’s definitely a chill in the air, and we are even starting to experience the first storms of the season. Now is a great time to clear away any debris… Read more ⇢
Real Estate Terminology: Ratios, the Third in a Series
In the vocabulary of real estate, various ratios help buyers and mortgage services determine the viability of a purchase. A ratio is a way of expressing the relationship between two values… Read more ⇢
How to Prepare for Emergencies in Your New Home (Part 1)
When you move into your new home, you may not think to revise and update your emergency plan, but natural disasters strike without warning. Avoid being caught without a plan in… Read more ⇢
Avoid Budget and Time-Busting Scope Creep
Whether you’re remodeling to sell or renovating to make your place your dream home, there are two faces to the enemy of your plans: time scope creep and budget scope creep. Read more ⇢
Pesky, But Potentially Costly Home Maintenance
If you’re new to home ownership, you may not be familiar with all of the responsibilities that are now yours. All of those things you used to call the super or… Read more ⇢
Should I Buy or Sell on Contingency?
While your home is on the market, and you find your dream home (or at least the perfect “next” home), it is tempting to place an offer on the new place… Read more ⇢
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