Home & Garden
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 […]
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 […]
How to Winterize Your Second Home
If you have a second home, it’s important to prepare for the seasons when you won’t be around to maintain it. This can be as simple as turning the water off in […]
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 […]
The Renovating a House Checklist You Absolutely Can’t Skip
New cabinets glisten in the light of trendy pendant lights. Attractive tiles line the bathroom floor where pink vinyl used to be. Durable yet attractive flooring maintains its beauty despite untrimmed pet […]
Ten 2022 Interior Design Trends to Try This Holiday Season
Whether you’re refreshing your current home or wondering what to look for in your next purchase, one of the biggest advantages of homeownership is the freedom to express (and change) your style—especially […]
Tips for Overcoming Empty Nest Syndrome
Fall is the season of change. If your kid just left the nest for college or the next step in their career, this might be a strange time of readjustment in your […]
The “Welcome Home” Checklist: 6 Homeowner Tips to Help You Get Settled
Buying your first home is an exciting, life-changing experience. But it’s no secret that it comes with a lot more responsibility than, say, renting. Locks. Maintenance. Mail. Lawn care. It can seem […]
10 Interior Design Tips for Every Budget
If current rates have you staying put, that doesn’t mean your decor has to stay the same, too. There are plenty of great ways to use interior decorating to refresh your space […]
How to Reduce Traffic Noise in Your Backyard
Nothing says serenity like the shrill of sirens, blaring of horns, and jarring cacophony of traffic. Your backyard should be a place to get away from it all. But, if you live […]
The Most Popular House Styles and Where to Find Them
Environment influences architecture, so knowing where to find the most popular house styles is a great place to start your home search. Whether you’re dreaming of a classic Colonial or a Contemporary […]