There are many reasons you should get a buying agent, but if you’ve never done it before, you may be unsure what their role exactly is.   3 Simple Reasons to get a Buying Agent: [...]

There are some steps to buying a house, and it might not be exactly what you would think.  Here’s a few simple ways to set you up for success, before you even start flipping through [...]

When you clean your house for showings, especially when you have limited time before – what do you do first?  Living creates mess, especially if you have kids. You can’t do it all – so [...]

When you start looking for a house, it’s the first thing most people do: rate shopping. Mortgage rates do vary, and that’s a fact – but the thing is, most people are confused on what [...]

Have you been looking into non-toxic cleaners but also double checking your bank account?  Yeah, me too.  Buying clean products, especially non-toxic cleaners and cosmetics, seems to have taken the health and home worlds by [...]

Spring is one of the most popular seasons to buy a house.  Listings spring up, the weather is better, the grass is greener… you get the picture.  There’s both pros and cons if you’re planning [...]

Spring always has us wanting to make a change. At the same time, spending a ton of money isn’t often an option.  You too?  Here’s some spring décor hacks we’re considering….   Switch out your [...]

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 [...]