Homeownership
The Essential 8-Step Home Babyproofing Checklist
You may not be able to 100% babyproof your home, but a babyproofing checklist definitely won’t hurt. The good news is that you really don’t need to worry about incorporating these changes […]
Sell Your Home Successfully with Professional Real Estate Photos
Professional real estate photos can help a home sell faster and for more money. First impressions are everything, and a picture is worth a thousand words. These old adages ring especially true […]
Ten 2023 Interior Design Trends to Try in Your Home
Homeownership is known for its long-term benefits, but that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace changing trends and mix up your decor anytime you feel like it. If you’re looking for home decor […]
Home Buyer Survival Guide: Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market
When it comes to home buying, there’s no shortage of things to consider. You’ve got the neighborhood, the price range, and the home itself. Then, there’s choosing the right lender and real […]
Is It Better to Build or Buy a House?
The median sale price of a home in the United States has steadily risen over the past year. According to numbers from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the average “sold” […]
Should I Use My Tax Refund as a Down Payment?
Put that extra cash toward your future. Tax return season is upon us. As checks come in the mail, renters have the chance to put those extra earnings toward something more than […]
How to Throw an Epic Housewarming Party
You bought a new house, now it’s time to show it off. Here are 8 tips for hosting a housewarming party like a pro. Even though the ink has dried on your […]
Tax Benefits of Buying a House in December
The weather’s getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and the holiday season is in full swing. While there are plenty of reasons to get in the spirit, it may surprise you […]
How to Make a Guest Room Cozy for the Winter
Whether you’re hosting for the holidays or just looking to make your spare space feel more like home, it can be hard to narrow down how to make a guest room cozy. […]
7 Home Security Tips for Your Holiday Vacation
Use these home security tips to keep your home safe and sound while you’re away this holiday season. December’s here and so is the holiday season. Many kids are celebrating a break […]
Winter Decor Ideas for Christmas and Beyond
We love Christmas as much as the next mortgage lender, but there’s a lot more to the holiday season than just Santa’s big day. And even when the holidays end, you’ve still […]
VA Loans: Facts, Myths, and More You Should Know
VA loan fact: The benefits are tough to beat for qualified borrowers (what’s a qualified borrower? More on that later). Another VA loan fact? There’s a lot of not-so-factual information out there […]