Author: Anne

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 cleaners, but honestly some aren’t cost effective and even just too much work. (Do you hear me, moms?) Some recent […]

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.  So whether you’ve asked it, or haven’t yet – here’s 5 of the top common homebuyer questions we hear. […]

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 debt and credit cards can truly increase your ability to get a better mortgage.  Check out our tips below and […]

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 while it helps, getting a mortgage also requires you to know a little bit about your finances. How do you […]

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 we all know, as much as we want to accomplish all of them, it takes effort. We can’t help you […]

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 – but there are still one or two little things you’d love to fix up.  We’ve gathered some quick kitchen […]

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 stress us out.  Hosting is a big gift to the ones you invite over and you want it to be […]

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 things you can start planning for even a year or two in advance. So, how much should you save for […]

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 to be aware of the best ways to celebrate safely, especially when we have so many loved ones around. Here […]

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 follow to help you improve your credit score before you start shopping for a new home. Improve Your Credit | […]

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 for an adventure or a change of pace.  Well, since I’m not ready to move, I thought I’d help you […]

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 ideas to avoid the doldrums of eating the same thing 5 meals in a row.   Thanksgiving Leftovers – Recreated! […]