If you’re anything like me, savings and budgeting aren’t second nature.  It’s easy to spend and not keep track of things, but you know you want to save money.  Don’t stress!  Here’s a few easy [...]

You’re about to show your house, and you’re rethinking your space. Do you have a corner you don’t know what to do with?  Or a spare room that is a little mixed up?  Never fear. [...]

There are some common money mistakes to avoid when you apply for a mortgage.  And they’re common because they’re easy to make!  So before you apply, think about these simple little blunders you can avoid: [...]

How do you choose the right neighborhood for your family? It’s Valentine’s Day, and we all know that love makes a house a home – but it’s often the neighborhood that makes a home one [...]

When you’re ready to buy a house, you should start talking to a lender and going to open houses… right?  Not quite.  There are a lot of reasons to do these kinds of things BEFORE [...]

I know... Clean with salt? Keep reading. Everybody hates salt on the roads in the winter – but how about in your arsenal of cleaning supplies?  I’m always on the hunt for DIY and natural [...]

If you’re looking to move, you’ve probably asked yourself a few things.  And then also thought… what have I not asked myself? We decided we would answer some of the most common homebuyer questions out [...]

There are a couple easy ways to get a better mortgage that most people don’t think about – and they mostly have to do with your debt-to-income ratio.  So here’s the deal: figuring out your [...]

Creating a budget for a house can feel like a daunting task, but it’s not one you should put off.  Not budgeting and just “looking” can lead to stress or disappointment down the road.  And [...]

Happy New Year!  It’s 2019, and the majority of us have made New Year’s resolutions. Some of the most popular include losing weight, spending less and saving more, and spending more time with family.  And [...]

The holidays bring lots of hosting, and lots of time in the kitchen.  And maybe you don’t have the time or money right now to do a big makeover for the kitchen of your dreams [...]

If your family is anything like my family, you love to host.  My mom and I were always about having people over – but even for those who love to hosting, there are things that [...]

How much should we save for a down payment?  You’ve decided to buy your first house, or you know you need to move and you’re trying to plan. The down payment is one of the [...]

If you’re at all like me, you love to host Holiday parties… but you also love to avoid fire hazards.  I’ll string my house with a million lights any day – but we all need [...]

Everyone wants to improve their credit score, but it’s especially important when you’re applying for a large loan like a mortgage.  So as a lender, we wanted to give you a couple of tips to [...]

What are the best cities to move to?  Maybe you’re like me and you just randomly google it every now and again when you’re restless.  Maybe you have a few job options.  Maybe you’re looking [...]

Our fridges are stuffed with Thanksgiving leftovers.  As a general rule of thumb, we try to use leftovers within three days.  But what if you have at least 3 days of leftovers?  We have some [...]

Why are we talking about fall maintenance?  Because home ownership gets real when it comes to maintenance – and catching something early and keeping things in running order definitely pays off, especially during the holidays.  [...]

PMI stands for Private Mortgage Insurance.  Basically, PMI protects your lender in case you default on your loan.  You’re required to have PMI until you pay off 20% of your home loan.  If you google [...]

The air has that fall crispness to it that always lights me up!  I love fall, and I’m always looking for creative ideas to use in my home to match the season.  Here’s a few [...]