by Admin | Feb 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
1. Old rule: Find your dream home, then finalize your mortgage paperwork New rule: Lock in a mortgage before you start your search In the past, getting pre-approved for a loan was something you could think about after you’d found a house you wanted to buy....
by Admin | Feb 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Record-high home prices and rising mortgage rates, coupled with the return to the office, even if only a few days a week, are prompting buyers to prioritize locations closer to their jobs that they can afford—instead of what’s bigger and better, say real estate...
by Admin | Jan 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Learning how to declutter takes some serious discipline, but no space in your home is worthier of the effort than your living room. After all, this is where most people hang with their family and friends, so you’ve got to stay on top of the mess!...
by Admin | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
1. Vintage and craft furniture Perhaps the only phrase we’ve heard more the past few months than “omicron” is “supply chain.” The shortage of ordinary household goods and building supplies has affected us all in one way or another. And if you’ve been looking to...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The most common reason people fail to hire an architect for their residential project is the high cost. For a complete service, we’re talking about up to 18 percent of your construction budget. At a glance, avoiding such costs is logical, but only if you’re aware of...
by Admin | Dec 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Inflation is a red-hot topic right now, and for good reason: In October, the annual inflation rate rose to an alarming 6.2%. That’s the highest it’s hit since November 1990, over 30 years ago, and a steep uptick from the manageable 2% that we’ve enjoyed for...
by Admin | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
1. Your dream home will have everything you want With historically low inventory, the so-called perfect home—if and when it does come on the market—has so many buyers lined up that, even if it started at a “great price,” it will most likely go into a bidding war. So...
by Admin | Nov 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
1. Paint Climate change may be partly responsible for this one. The freak cold snap in Texas in February coupled with hurricanes pummeling the Gulf Coast in 2020 and 2021 seriously damaged chemical processing plants that manufacture key ingredients of both...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Pros: It benefits your health and property According to Healthline, spending time in a hot tub can help improve your cardiovascular health, and may lead to a better night’s sleep. It can even help burn calories. It’s great for end-of-day relaxation. Unlike a...
by Admin | Oct 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
1. Picking designs that are too trendy When first delving into the planning stages of a remodel, it’s easy to become infatuated with gorgeous Instagram photos highlighting the latest design fads. Yet be warned, these trends can distract us from planning for what we...
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