Maximize Your Budget
With hard times sometimes come hard choices, especially when it comes to budgets. To maximize yours, consider the following:Save for “surprise” expenses: Surprise expenses, especially for car or...
Prep your home for a great appraisal
You’re in the thick of a house sale, and now it’s getting appraised. You want this to go well—really well. What do you do?First and foremost, be honest. What’s going to get the...
Backyard Movie Night
Tired of watching movies inside? It’s summer: Time to take the show on the road—or at least to the backyard. Grab the popcorn and lawnchairs—it’s outdoor movie night!And no, you...
Outdoor Kitchen Must-Haves
If you’ve made the leap to investing in an outdoor kitchen, making sure that it is the value-added addition to your home (and entertaining experience) that will serve you for years to come requires some...
Managing Stress During House Hunting
The house-hunting process can strain the strongest of relationships (and nerves). From time constraints to last-minute schedule changes to the never-absent and niggling fears over money, searching for a home...
Experience Matters – Hiring an Agent
No doubt, many people have succeeded in selling and buying homes on their own and come out satisfied. But in reality, that’s a rare story.In case you need expert guidance or a last-minute assist during...
Boosting Your Credit
When you’re looking to buy a house, one top item on the list is securing financing. However, if you’re credit rating is lagging a bit, you could find yourself missing out on the record-breaking...
Fun Summer Activities
If you’re like most people (admit it—statistically, you are), right about now, summer fun has become summer frustration. What’s left to do? Moooooooomm, I’m booooored!Don’t fret....
