Buying a new home is likely to be one of the largest investments you will make in your life. Particularly if you have been renting a house or apartment, it’s a BIG decision. Sure, you’ve heard that interest rates are favorable and that there are a lot of advantages of home ownership. You can also…

Our children bring us great joy, but most of them also create unstoppable clutter. When you picture your dream home, it’s unlikely that you fantasize about taking all that clutter with you. Moving into a new home is the perfect opportunity to start fresh and go through a massive purge. Getting started is often the…

Emerging research showcases an unhealthy amount of technology over-consumption. Did you know that 84% of cell phone users claim they could not go a single day without their device?* Are you one of them? If so, it’s time to unplug. Reclaim your nights, weekends and vacations! Start by making it a point to shut down…

It is always exciting to think about moving into your dream home. While it may be less thrilling to think about the associated costs, it is a good idea to get a handle on those expenses as early as possible. Here are a few household costs to consider before you buy a new home: Mortgage…

The cool winds of fall are starting to blow, and it is the perfect time to freshen up things indoors as well. Luckily, small changes in your home décor can go a long way! Here are five ways to reset your interior design without breaking the budget: 1. Reorganize: Starting with the rooms closest to the front…

A new house is likely to be the biggest investment of your life. One of the benefits of new home construction is that it allows you to stretch your dollars while also giving you the home of your dreams. Here are a few key ways to save money with new home construction: 1.) Lock in…

The best part about new home construction is that your newly-built home will meet your specific needs, lifestyle, and preferences. Everything will be shiny and brand new! Still, if you haven’t been through the process of building a new home before, you may have a lot of questions about how it all works. As with…

When you select a real estate agent to help you buy or sell your home, you are trusting them with one of the biggest milestones of your life. How do you know if they have what it takes to do the job right? Here are three skills you should look for in a qualified real…

If you are thinking of buying a new home, the next few months might be the perfect time. While the spring market gets the most attention, savvy buyers can take advantage of some “best-kept secrets.” There may be fewer existing homes on the market in the fall, but there are some amazing opportunities for buyers…

Imagine it is 7:00 am and you are trying to make breakfast for the kids; there are dust and dirt everywhere. It’s pouring out, and workers are coming in and out of your house with muddy boots. Your dream home feels closer to a nightmare as you deal with the stress of living in your…

Every homeowner wants their furniture to have functionality, purpose, design and quality. But before you start shopping online or spending your weekends in furniture stores, check out these 10 furniture buying tips to keep you from “wasting” money: Always measure: Don’t make this premature mistake. Also be sure to account for any windows, doors, hallways and…

Moving to a new home often means moving your children to a new school district. You may be wondering, “What are the biggest factors in choosing a school?” As former students ourselves, we may feel test scores are not everything. Research agrees! In one extensive study highlighted in a recent NPR Education article, researchers found…