Landscape your way to additional home value

Yes, Mom, money does sometimes grow on trees. The experts at the Appraisal Institute say that anything you do to better the appearance of the…

Top Home Selling Myths Debunked

The process of buying and selling homes is somewhat mysterious to many Americans – especially first-timers.To make matters worse, friends and family, as soon as…

How nearby schools impact your home’s value

It’s no mystery that, at any given time, the current economy impacts home values, but that’s not the only predictor of a home’s worth. Foreclosures…

Buying a home before the wedding

Planning a wedding is one thing. Add a home purchase to that chaos and you have a recipe for a whole bunch of stress.If you’ve…

How much payment assistance can I get with a USDA direct home loan?

There are several government-backed mortgage programs to help very-low and low-income Americans. FHA, for instance, offers a low-down payment option for those who qualify.The Department…

Selling your home? Take these 3 steps to an irresistible garage

When you’re getting ready to move, it’s common to want to lighten the load. Unfortunately, most of your excess belongings, whether they’re waiting to be…

Housing Market Update – September 2022

Welcome to the Monthly Market Report for September 2022. We want to give you the insights that you need to help confidently make the best…

Dreaming of a gourmet kitchen?

Ask any architect to define a gourmet kitchen and you’ll likely get a definition that goes somewhat like this:A gourmet kitchen is “… a state-of-the-art…

4 tips to sell a condo in a changing market

We probably don’t need to tell you that the housing market is in flux. Current news headlines are screaming that the 6% slide in home…

Big ideas for a small bathroom “remodel” on a dime

Large-bathroom envy. It’s common among homeowners in small homes with cramped bathrooms and most feel that they are stuck with what they have.The truth is,…