How Much Equity Will You Gain from Owning a Home? It Depends on These 6 Factors
One of the most powerful benefits of homeownership is the potential to build equity. But what exactly is equity, how do you gain it and how fast can it grow? Whether you’re a first-time buyer or planning your next move, understanding equity can help you make smarter decisions and grow your wealth in the process. […]
4 Essential Tips for Landscaping a New Construction Home
You’ve considered and decided on every intricate detail of your newly built home—from the windows and doors down to the number of electrical outlets in each room. Now, you have a whole new blank canvas to tackle: your landscaping. Here are some tips for starting out the process. Turf Wars: Sod Versus Seed Let’s start […]
Get Organized for the School Year
Does back-to-school mean back-to-disarray in your home? If the school year means endless piles of stray papers and stressful mornings, check out these home organization tricks, tips, and inspirations for getting your house and school morning routine in order. Make a Happy Entry Image via stylemepretty.com Once the school year starts, the entryway pile-up begins. […]
7 Things to Do Before Moving
Your belongings are boxed up, the moving truck is scheduled, and you’ve recruited family and friends to help unload on moving day. Moving to a new home is an exciting time, but before you start unpacking the truck, here’s a to-do list you should take care of before you start filling your new home with […]
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Bathroom Without Remodeling
Updated kitchens and bathrooms top the lists of “wants” for today’s homebuyers. Luckily, bathrooms can be updated dramatically, quickly, and on a budget without the need for remodeling. Paint Image from josephbosco.com Painting is the obvious go-to when trying to freshen up any room of your home. For a simplistic, spa-like look, stick with soft […]
Selling Your Home: 4 Ways to Appeal to Millennial Buyers
If you’re selling your home and want it to sell quickly and for top-dollar (doesn’t everyone?), you need to prepare your home to appeal to the widest group of homebuyers. The 2020 Housing Market Prediction project Millennials to account for over 50% of the mortgages in 2021. This generation has been shaping the market the […]
8 Quick & Simple Home Improvements That Do Wonders for Your Curb Appeal
When you think of home renovations, you’re likely dreaming of a kitchen remodel or new flooring. You’re not alone; interior home improvements and renovations are highly coveted but oftentimes, a home’s exterior is put on the backburner. Here are some relatively cheap DIY projects that can transform your curb appeal.
Homeowners Have Missed Out on Billions in Refinance Savings – Is It Too Late for You?
American homeowners could have saved a combined $5.5 billion by refinancing their mortgages in 2010 and 2012, according to a new study published in the Journal of Financial Economics. Despite historically low mortgage rates, homeowners didn’t make refinancing a top priority, which prompts the question: with mortgage rates rising in 2017, is it too late […]
17 Budget-Friendly DIY Home Improvement & Renovation Projects for First-Time Homeowners
So you just bought a house; congratulations! Making your home yours is where the real fun begins, but it’s also a good idea to adjust to the costs of homeownership before making large scale home improvements and renovations. Here are some cost-effective but aesthetically-pleasing home improvements you can mostly do yourself and complete on a budget.
DIY Lawn Care: 7 Ways to Get a Healthy, Green & Enviable Lawn This Summer
Spring is a time that many homeowners focus on annuals, perennials and landscaping, but don’t forget about a major part of your home’s curb appeal – your grass! Having a lush, green lawn is a pride for many homeowners – but it does require some work and regular maintenance. Here are a few DIY lawn care […]