Spring Break in your Own Backyard
If you are unable to travel for spring break, don’t fret! You can use this week off with your kids to make lots of backyard fun. During spring break, everyone will be yearning to be outside, so take...
How to Prep for Moving
If you are moving into a new home this spring, there are a few key steps to take to prep for your move. Make a list: 6-8 weeks before your move, create a checklist of everything you need to do....
The Benefits of Holding an Open House
If you’re going to be selling your home this spring, your agent will likely suggest holding an open house when your home hits the market. Why is an open house a good idea? Think of an open house as your...
What is Escrow?
If you’re starting the home buying process, you’ve heard the term “escrow”. What is that exactly, and how does it apply to buying a home? Escrow refers to an account where money is held...
Should I Get a Home Warranty?
You’ve got a home now, and it’s a big investment. So of course you are protecting your investment with home insurance. But is your home totally protected? Maybe not. You might consider adding a...
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...