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Bathroom Trends for 2017
Staying on top of the latest trends in home decor isn’t for everyone, but even for traditionalists, it can be fun to incorporate some new ideas. Here are five bathroom decor trends that are appearing in 2017. Geometric Patterns: Many h...
Priority Tasks for your Move In
Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you're probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks: Even i...
Avoid These Two Big Mortgage Mistakes
We all know that searching for and viewing potential homes is the fun part of the home-buying process. The not-so-fun part? The mortgage. But if you don't pay attention to the details, your mortgage can end up dragging down the enjoyment of ...
Hidden Homeowner Costs
Budgeting for buying a home can be difficult enough when you're just weighing mortgage options and a purchase price. But there are many other factors that go into the cost of home ownership. Some of them are one-time expenses that you'll pay du...
Is Now a Good Time to Rent?
People often ask if now is a good time to buy a home, but nobody ever asks when a good time to rent is. Regardless, we want to make certain that everyone understands that today is NOT a good time to rent. The Census Bureau recently released th...
Five Money-Saving Green Upgrades
Going green is great for the environment, but that's not the only benefit. When you make green upgrades in your home, it can also lead to some major savings. Solar panels: The upfront cost is big, but the long-term savings are huge. Sola...
What Affects Property Values?
Some the features that increase property values are obvious-like a remodeled bathroom, a modern kitchen, or a sought-after neighborhood. Here are a few features and circumstances you have not have realized can affect property values. The...
Tesla’s Solar Roofs are on Sale and they’re Pretty Amazing.
On May 10th CEO and co-founder of Tesla, Elon Musk announced the company's revolutionary solar panels were officially available for order. Tesla purchased SolarCity in November of 2016 allowing for a completely integrated home ene...