If you’re planning to buy a new home, you may be wondering about the down payment. Loan programs require down payments as low as 3.5% for FHA loans and there are conventional loans offering as low as 5%. While you have a lot of options, there are three strong benefits to making a 20% down payment on ... » Learn More about Why a 20% Down Payment Works Well
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Japandi: The Global Design Trend
Fusion restaurants have been blending various culinary tastes for years with exciting new dishes and flavors. Japandi may sound like the latest dining fad but it’s the home design trend that’s taking the world by storm. A careful merging of Scandinavian elements with Japanese lines, Japandi is ... » Learn More about Japandi: The Global Design Trend
Liens That Can Stop a Sale
The presence of property liens can impact the sale of your home. Often sellers are not even aware they have a lien on their home, and the delay caused by having them removed can cause a qualified buyer to look elsewhere. Along with other pre-listing tasks such as repairs and curb appeal ... » Learn More about Liens That Can Stop a Sale
Surviving The Neighbor’s Renovation
Any kind of construction project is loud and dirty. For homeowners starting their project, they have the anticipation of the finished product to look forward to. But what if the project isn’t your own but your neighbor’s? You have all the hassle with none of the excitement of the result. Having ... » Learn More about Surviving The Neighbor’s Renovation
Pantry Organization
The kitchen pantry can quickly become a mess. Older cans and boxes keep getting pushed to the back and forgotten. How many of us have found cans of green beans dating back a decade or two during a spring cleaning? Or a box of crackers that went stale because you forgot it was opened? If you have ... » Learn More about Pantry Organization