What is a Home Appraisal?
Part of the home buying process involves getting a home appraisal. An appraisal sets a fair market value for a home or property so that a bank can lend the proper amount for the mortgage loan. An appraisal is...
Five Unexpected Home Storage Ideas
Living in cramped quarters? There are little-used spaces in your house that you can turn into storage for a cleaner, more clutter free home this year. Get creative and see where you can add storage! Under...
How to Be a Successful First Time Home Buyer
With this new home buyer tip list in your hand, you can make buying your first home easier! It’s a seemingly never-ending process with multiple steps, but once you know what those steps are and what...
How to Save a Down Payment
Saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming when you start. But it does not have to be! Break the saving process down into smaller steps, and with time you’ll see progress. Your first step is to...
Make Your Kitchen the Heart of Your Home
Kitchens are often called the heart of a home. Why? Whatever the gathering, people seem to gravitate to this particular space. Maybe it’s the warmth, or maybe it’s the food. Whatever the reason,...
Ideas for Date Night at Home
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and people everywhere will be sharing the love with their partner. But this holiday of flowers and chocolates doesn’t have to break the bank, does it? Here are...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Your Family
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! This year, you can include your whole family in the celebration of love with these family-friendly Valentine’s Day celebration ideas.Hold a “Secret...
What is a Home Inspection?
When a home is being bought or sold, there is most often a home inspection involved as a part of the sale process. A home inspection is usually a short-term examination of the condition of the home and its...