Nothing can transform a home quite like a simple seasonal color palette. Whether you want to embrace the fall foliage, some holiday whimsy, or a little winter coziness, you can do all that with a few coats of paint and some well-placed splashes of color. The best part of all? Not only are these color […]
Category Archives: Home Ownership
What You Need to Know About Low-Maintenance Communities
Picture this: It’s winter. It’s freezing. You still need to clear the last of the leaves from your lawn, but you’re finding every excuse to stay huddled inside your warm home and out of the cold, biting air. More than ever, you’re wishing your yard work would just do itself. Sound familiar? Maintenance and lawn […]
Whose Mortgage Are You Paying?
Renting vs Buying…Either Way, You’re Paying Someone’s Mortgage Should you be renting vs buying? There are some people who have not purchased homes yet because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or […]
The Truth About Homeowner Equity
What is the Truth About Homeowner Equity? A recent article from a reputable news source was titled: Here’s why some homeowners still can’t sell. In the opening bullets of the article, the author claimed, “Negative equity is one of the main reasons why there are so few homes for sale.” The article then goes on […]
6 Reasons Why Owning a Home is Awesome
Owning a Home IS Awesome! From personalizing your living spaces to turning a profit when you sell, there are dozens of reasons why first-time home buyers can’t wait to find a home and make it their own. Though there are plenty of benefits of owning a home, here are the six benefits that stand out […]
10 Autumn Upkeep Tips for Your Home and Yard
10 Autumn Upkeep Tips Fall is here! As the temperatures become cooler, it’s a great time to start thinking about autumn maintenance in and around your home. The last thing you want is to be trying to finish home improvement projects outside as the snow starts to fly. Here are 10 autumn upkeep tips that […]
Where Are Home Prices Heading in The Next 5 Years?
What Experts are Saying About Future Home Prices Today, many real estate conversations center on home prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment & market strategists about where they believe prices […]
Should You Hire a Professional or DIY on Those Home Repairs?
To DIY or not to DIY? That’s the question on many homeowners’ minds when there are home repairs or home improvement projects on their to-do lists. The good news is that you can do plenty of things on your own. But for other projects, you’re better off hiring a licensed contractor, plumber, or electrician to […]
7 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Place of Your Own
Say “Hello” to Warmer Weather: Spring Home Décor Tips for 2017
Stay on Top of the Trends with Your Spring Home Décor Nothing says spring quite like a bouquet of fresh flowers sitting on the coffee table and the sun streaming through the windows. Homeowners love any excuse to freshen up their home décor and welcome the new season, and if Pinterest is any indication, people […]