Credit Score No-Nos
An important part of buying a house is getting your financial life in order. One reason is that the higher your credit score, the better rate you’ll secure… Read more ⇢
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Spotting a Serious Home Buyer
One of the frustrations you may encounter when selling your home is dealing with people who may not be serious about buying. Perhaps they’re just testing the waters… Read more ⇢
Great Pets for Small Homes
Do you have dreams of bringing home a new best friend, but you think your place is just too small? Do you wish you could have a Saint Bernard,… Read more ⇢
What Is Escrow?
If you’re buying a home, you are going to come across this word many times during the process – escrow. If you’re a first time homebuyer, you may… Read more ⇢
Tips for a Safe Halloween
Witches and goblins and ghosts, oh my! It’s almost time to hit the store and stock up on candy and treats for the neighborhood kids. Halloween trick-or-treating is one… Read more ⇢
Tips for a Cozy Fall House
Can you feel the chill in the air? Well, maybe not quite yet, but it’s coming. Fall is here, according to the calendar, and it’s time to cozy up… Read more ⇢
Understanding the Stages of Remodeling
Are you thinking about buying a fixer-upper? Or maybe you’re finally ready to move forward with a home remodeling project? Whatever your plans, it’s good to know what… Read more ⇢
What is a Pocket Neighborhood?
Have you ever heard of a pocket neighborhood? The term was first coined in 1995 by the architect Ross Chapin and refers to a small group of homes that… Read more ⇢
How to Decorate with Thrift Store Finds
Whether it’s the thrill of the hunt or the satisfaction of scoring a real bargain, thrift stores can be the most exciting places to find interesting and one-of-a-kind… Read more ⇢
Should You Buy an “Almost Perfect” Home?
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make in your life (if not the biggest). It’s understandable and normal to feel worry and… Read more ⇢
Hanging Curtains 101
Hanging curtains seems like a no-brainer, right? Install the curtain rods, pop on the window treatments, and you’re done. While it really can be that easy, there… Read more ⇢
Use Social Media to Sell Your Home
Twitter, Instagram and Facebook aren’t just great ways to keep in touch with friends and family – did you know they could also be powerful tools to help… Read more ⇢
How to Load Your Moving Truck
If you’ve decided to save some money on your move by packing the moving truck yourself, you’ll want to make sure you maximize the space available while minimizing… Read more ⇢
Don’t Follow This Home Selling Advice
Now that you’ve decided it’s time to sell your home, you’re probably getting all kinds of advice from friends and family about how to do it. While they often… Read more ⇢
Dealing with Easements
Are you considering purchasing a home that has an easement, but you’re not sure how it will affect you? Are you worried that it’s something that could cause… Read more ⇢
