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For decades, the image of grandparents, parents, and kids all living under one roof felt like something from an old photo album—or a stereotype attached mostly to immigrant families. These days, that picture is a lot more common, and a lot more mainstream, than most people realize. The Numbers Are Hard to Ignore According to […]

How Easter Became About Bunnies, Pastels, and Candy Instead of Jesus Easter is one of the most important holidays in the Christian faith, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But walk into any store during spring and you’re more likely to be greeted by chocolate bunnies, plastic eggs, and pastel everything than reminders of its […]

When buying a home, you’ll work with a variety of professionals. There’s your realtor, your mortgage lender (psst, that’s us!), and your title agency. But what exactly does a title agency do, and why are they essential to the home-buying process? What Is a Title Agency? A title agency is responsible for verifying that a home’s ownership […]

Lent is a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by many Christians leading up to Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. During Lent, many people give up certain foods or habits as a form of sacrifice, with abstaining from meat on Fridays being a common practice. The season is […]

To put it simply, your escrow account is a built-in savings account that covers property taxes and homeowners insurance. Your mortgage servicer collects a portion of these costs with your monthly payment and pays them on your behalf. This system helps homeowners avoid large lump-sum bills—but it’s important to review your escrow balance annually, especially around tax […]

The gym is about to get BUSY in January. But while you’re thinking of all your work goals, health goals, and home goals, don’t forget about the most important aspect of your life – your spirituality and connection with God. Embarking on a journey to read the entire Bible in a year is a rewarding […]

Navigating finances can be a challenge for any couple, but when rooted in faith, it can also be an opportunity to grow closer together and strengthen your relationship with God. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of our resources, and that begins with understanding and managing our finances wisely. Start by establishing […]

We only recently discovered the hit Australian children’s show Bluey at a friend’s house. This animated series follows a playful Blue Heeler puppy named Bluey and her family as they navigate everyday adventures. And we actually found ourselves laughing at some of the jokes. We found a legitimate appreciation for the show writers’ inclusion of (appropriate) […]

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 […]