Author: Anne

If you’re in the market for a new home right now, then there’s no doubt you’ve heard the “Oh my gosh, you’re looking for a house NOW? With these interest rates?” Accompanied by a furrowed brow. People hear “7% interest rate” and think the sky is falling in. But there are some major perks to […]

We Americans like to ignore the fact that our Christmas day meal looks an awful lot like Thanksgiving. Potatoes, rolls, sweet potato casserole, some vegetables slathered in butter, maybe some mac ‘n cheese, or a pie…  But some brave independent souls out there are starting to realize we don’t have to have the same meal […]

If your family has ever attended church services in December, you likely hear multiple weeks devoted to the topic of “Advent.” Advent is “the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ”. The word is derived from the Latin “adventus,” meaning “coming.” Advent’s date of origin is almost impossible to determine. […]

Each season has its pros and cons for home-buying. And as we head into the winter season, you may be asking, “Should I try and jump in the market this winter?” Winter is typically the cheapest season to buy a home. But, because there are so few people moving, inventory is low. Sellers are typically […]

2022 looks VERY different from 2021. The multiple offers, cash-on-the-spot sales, and thousands over asking has dwindled because of rising interest rates. But the housing market hasn’t crashed… So what does this mean for buyers in 2023? According to Ramsey Solutions’ Rachel Cruze: “Homes are still selling fast because there are more buyers than homes […]

This Thanksgiving, may your table be “crowded with gratitude.” We hope you enjoy this Thanksgiving prayer and that you find true rest and peace this season. Lord God, Our hearts are crowded with gratitude as we celebrate the feast of Thanksgiving. We have come to this our feasting table with great joy and eagerness, for […]

If we had a podium for favorite meats in America… Chicken would take gold. Beef would take silver. Pork would take bronze. So why do we eat turkey – one of our seemingly least favorite meats – on Thanksgiving? – “No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day.” – Alexander Hamilton […]

What is the most popular Halloween candy? According to Cincinnati’s The Enquirer, Candy Store – a candy delivery company that distributes bulk orders across the country – ran their sales data from 2007 to today to determine the most popular Halloween candy. And (no surprise) the most popular candy was… Reese’s Cups. But can you […]

In the United States, many of us only know a home-buying world that’s full of mortgages, realtors, and bidding. But what we don’t often think about was how people purchased homes prior to having a realtor… Home-buying in the 1800’s. In the 1800s, the only way to purchase a home was to pay for it […]

Vocabulary homework isn’t really something any adult wants to dive into, but if you’re in the housing market, there are a few words you should know the definitions of to ensure you’re ready for the home-buying process! Below is the first in a series of “Terms You Need to Know” that we’re sharing. Fixed Rate […]

When you hit that last week before your move, you’re basically drowning in a sea of cardboard. In fact, you may even be smelling like cardboard at this point. And the worst feeling when you get done with all that work is to realize that most of your boxes are labeled either incorrectly or not […]

Getting a dog is a big decision. You’re essentially adopting another child into the family! When choosing a new pup, we have a few questions you should go through as a family, as well as questions for the breeder / vet / shelter once you’ve narrowed down which dog to get.   Is this dog […]