Now that you’ve decided to buy your first home, you have several things to do before you start looking. These steps could save you the heartache of falling in love with a house you can’t afford and could save you money on your down payment or private mortgage insurance (PMI). Buying a home for the first […]
Although the real estate market is on fire, most people are still able to afford home ownership, though prices and interest rates are climbing. The National Association of Home Builders published a report that stated if your household income is at least $68,000 per year, you can afford nearly 60 percent of the homes that are on […]
The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affects homeowners in several ways, depending on several factors, including location, your income and the value of your home. Some people will see the tax benefits of homeownership and real estate investment while others will lose those benefits. Increasing interest rates and lower home values also depend on […]
The cost of homeowners insurance is based on several factors including your location and the average weather for the area you live in. You also pay more if your house is worth more since the insurance company may have to pay out more for repairs or replacement. Even the construction of your home – how […]
A smart home provides many conveniences that are more than conveniences: It offers efficiency, security and comfort whether you are home or not. Smart homes may have some or all electronics, including lighting and security, that communicate with each other or may be controlled remotely. Heating, entertainment, televisions, air conditioning, security systems, camera system and […]
If you’re worried about your packages disappearing off your front porch, Amazon now has a solution to that: Amazon Key. This service allows a driver to drop a package inside your home when you’re not there. The system features an app, camera and a smart lock. The system works via Amazon Cloud so that not […]
On those cold days when you just don’t want to be outside, no matter how much the sun is shining, settle in with Netflix, hot chocolate and popcorn to watch the best Christmas movies 2017 has to offer. Grab that throw and curl up with the TV and stay warm. A Christmas Prince This Netflix original is […]
Christmas trees cause $13 million in damage each year. Instead of being part of a statistic, follow safety tips. You’ll be making good memories instead of bad memories. Sometimes, you just don’t realize that certain sources of heat, such as the heat from a television, could cause a drying tree to burst into flames. Stay safe […]
Add Thanksgiving decorations around your home to get everyone into the holiday spirit and to make your home feel comfortable for your guests. They will appreciate the little things you do as much as the meal you cook for them on Thanksgiving day. Since this is the beginning of the holiday season, you will be […]
Put together some of these easy and fun Halloween decorations to spruce up your yard for trick or treaters. Some of these Halloween décor ideas are perfect to add some color to the inside of your home, too. And, use some for table centerpieces throughout the Halloween and Thanksgiving seasons. Garage Door Pumpkin Patch Cut pumpkins and black cats […]