Author: Anne

Fall seems to be the most nostalgic season of the year. It could be because we spend more time inside with family. Or maybe that crisp autumn air reminds us of football games, candles, and plaid blankets. No matter what comes to mind, there’s one fruit (that everyone thinks is a vegetable) that rules the […]

The third step in our Home Buying 101 process is finding a mortgage lender. (Yes, we realized we’re a mortgage lender, but we promise we’re simply here to educate!) A few words of advice: Find a reputable lender who’s responsive and offers a quick turnaround. Be sure to ask them about rates, loan terms, down […]

While you’re on the hunt for a real estate agent or broker, it’s important to have the numbers crunched and ready to go. The main number you need to crunch is how much mortgage you can actually afford monthly. We’ll help you break that down below!   Calculating Monthly Mortgage Payments   Mortgage Calculator Google […]

  Your first step in the home-buying process can feel overwhelming. Finding the right real estate agent feels like finding a new doctor or dentist after you move to a new city. Where do you even start? Who do you trust?   Finding the Right Real Estate Agent If you’re a first-time home buyer, we have […]

Gasp. You’re ready to buy your first home.  Some of you may already have a few ducks in a row when it comes to taking your next steps. But for those of you who don’t know how to start “eating the elephant” and would benefit from a couple high-level boxes to check off, this is […]

Moving into a home is a really emotional experience, but it’s also deeply spiritual. Your family is moving into a space that will hold scraped-knee tears, living room forts, and of course —  gobs of forgiveness and mercy. And to prepare for all it will hold, there’s a blessing for moving into a new home […]

Those first few days your kids are at college can be crazy overwhelming. So making sure their dorm room feels “homey” can go a long way! There are a lot of dorm room checklists out there with things like mattress covers and shower caddies. But we went looking for some really unique things that will […]

Real Estate has always had its own acronyms, like PMI and APR. BUT NOW — there’s FOMO. You might recognize that one…and no, it’s not really a real estate term. It’s today’s lingo for Fear Of Missing Out, and it has the ability to significantly influence buying and selling situations, especially in today’s hot and […]

Memorial Day is designated as a federal holiday to honor the men and women who have died while serving in our military. If you’re like many Americans, you go to parades, fly Old Glory, go on a picnic or have a barbecue in the back yard. These are our American traditions. But this year, why not […]

It is prime gardening season. And one thing we found interesting — is that gardening is not just a great way to help stock the kitchen — but it also comes with some pretty incredible health benefits! Happy DIY Home has chronicled 25, yes 25 benefits of gardening. We’ll share a link to the article […]

We love our pets! They aren’t LIKE a member of the family…they ARE a member of the family! But let’s keep it real. They can unintentionally trash the house as well — especially with Spring weather (rain, snow, mulch, grass clippings, fresh topsoil, you get it). So we thought we’d share some ‘pet-hacks’ we’ve found […]

Sometimes decluttering the house is more than dropping a bag of stuff at a donation center or putting a large armoire on Craigslist. So, why not try to make a little money in the process. Maybe it’s time to consider the good old fashioned Garage Sale (or Yard Sale). Here are a few tips to […]