One of the most important financial considerations of buying a new home is the interest rate paid on the mortgage. Over time, a higher interest rate can add thousands of dollars to the true cost of buying the home. 

When interest rates are low or steady buyers have greater ...

One of the most exciting parts of expecting a baby is decorating the nursery. Today’s young parents are going beyond the traditional pink and blue with more contemporary styles that blend with the rest of the home. With themes ranging from boho to Mid-Century Modern, there are options for all ...

You’ve heard the term, “NIMBY.” The “not in my backyard” theme involves a group of residents working to prevent more development in their community. With the tight housing market and rising home prices, millennial buyers are complaining that they can’t afford to live where they work and play – ...

Couples dream of buying a home together, leisurely enjoying a latte while dropping by open houses to look at remodeled kitchens and manicured backyards. Today’s market is quite different. Desirable homes are snapped up the moment they hit the market, often with multiple offers. Homebuyers in this climate must move ...

It’s no secret that many prospective homebuyers are finding the current real estate market challenging. One of the more unexpected consequences of the Covid pandemic was the hyper-focus on one’s home. This has resulted in a robust market where sellers are seeing advancing home sales prices and multiple offers.

While ...

Did you know that each year paint and pigment companies work hard to predict the hottest trends in colors? They choose the “Color of the Year” and home designers love to infuse new tones and hues into their new designs. 

For 2022, Shades of Green will be all the ...

There are so many new tech gadgets on the market these days. Technology should make your life easier and more enjoyable. Here are 5 of the hottest tech gadgets to try right now. 

5 Cool Home Tech Gadgets You Should Try Now 

1. Motion Sensor Night Lights - Hate walking ...

Each year, home renters face the question of whether to renew their lease for another year or determine it is time to buy a home of their own. Over the past couple of years, the US housing market has changed dramatically as home values have soared and interest rates have ...

Fusion restaurants have been blending various culinary tastes for years with exciting new dishes and flavors. Japandi may sound like the latest dining fad but it’s the home design trend that’s taking the world by storm. A careful merging of Scandinavian elements with Japanese lines, Japandi is making a strong ...

One of the most common reasons for a home sale to fall through is the presence of property liens. Often the sellers  are not even aware they have a lien on their home and the delay caused by having them removed can cause a qualified buyer to look elsewhere.  ...