Many people quash their dreams of building their own homes simply because they believe they can’t afford to do so. While it’s true that building a custom home can be pricey and generally more expensive than just buying from a …
It’s the age-old question when it comes to getting a mortgage: should I go with a fixed rate, or a variable one? If you thought deciding which home you should buy was the toughest decision, choosing which type of mortgage …
As you’re decorating your house, you may spend an inordinate amount of time choosing furniture and area rugs, as well as painting your walls the latest popular colors. But as you look around your rooms, you’ll undoubtedly notice something’s missing, …
Your kitchen cabinets are totally outdated, and the peeling vinyl countertops are nothing but an eye-sore. It’s time for a kitchen overhaul, but how exactly are you going to come up with the funds to pay for it?
Instead of …
Many consumers tend to wait until the last minute to file their taxes. In the rush of meeting the deadline, some deductions may get missed, including homeowner tax deductions. If you missed out on maxing out your tax deductions this …
While certain buying decisions can be made on a whim, others require careful consideration. The decision to buy a home is a big one, and is likely the biggest expenditure you’ll ever make in your entire life.
While there are …
At the peak of their fame, celebrities make millions of dollars per project. With all of that money rolling in, they can’t possibly have a care in the world. They can buy whatever they want whenever they want, handing over …
You’ve installed your cabinets, countertops, and appliances in your newly remodeled kitchen. To round things off and add an dash of ‘oomph’ to your kitchen, install a custom DIY backsplash.
When it comes to this area above the countertops, there …
You’ve found the home of your dreams, and put in an offer that was accepted by the seller. Congratulations! But now comes another challenge – getting approved for a mortgage to finance your new place. The process doesn’t have to …
Thinking of doing a little remodeling or renovating on your home? Before you pick up that hammer, you’ll need to run your plans by your local architectural review board (ARB) first.
You might think of an ARB as nothing more …
