If you haven’t winterized your home yet, better late than never. Here are a few tips on how to winterize your home to protect it from damage and help you stay cozy all winter. Winterize Your Home by Checking for Drafts Have you ever been sitting by a window in the winter and felt a […]
A mountain cabin is great. In the spring, you can visit and see some beautiful flowers blooming. In the summer, you can beat the heat by visiting a higher altitude area. The fall brings gorgeous colors in the leaves, and of course, being surrounded by snow while sitting cozy in a warm cabin is a […]
Airbnb is great. It lets homeowners make a little extra money and travelers get a great deal on a place to stay for the night. But is buying a home to rent as an Airbnb full time a good idea? Here are a few things to think about. Managing an Airbnb Rental Takes Precious Time […]
If you plan to move soon, you have a few options on what to do with that house you own. Namely you can go one of two ways: you can rent it out or sell it. Here are a few things to consider as you weigh your options. You Should Sell Your House if You […]
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Rental property is a great way to both build wealth and provide new income streams. Should you buy a rental property? Here are a few things to consider. A Rental Property Require Emergency Cash When you own a house, it’s important to keep some cash on hand for emergencies. The reality is things will break. […]
One of the biggest challenges we see in this industry is first-time homebuyers struggling to save money for a down payment. Here are a few tips we’ve picked up along the way that we hope you find helpful. Make Savings Automatic The first and most effective tip we can offer is to make your savings […]
Are you in the process of purchasing a home and find yourself confused by all the different terms? Many homebuyers can have a hard time distinguishing the difference between their interest rate and APR. Read on to learn the true difference between these two terms. What Your Mortgage Interest Rate Means The interest rate on […]
Should you get a fixed rate mortgage or an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM?) Even though most people go the fixed rate route, there are pros and cons to both. Here are a few things to think about as you make your decision. Pros and Cons of a Fixed Rate Mortgage Like the name implies, a […]