10 Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Look Bigger
Whether it’s your powder room or your apartment bathroom that’s cramping your style, here are a few tips for making any small bathroom seem bigger — no wall demolition required. 10 Small Bathroom Remedies 1. Brighten the room Bring in as… Read More
Posted on: December 4, 2018
Your Top 5 Fireplace Questions, Answered
Fireplaces are one of the most sought-after home features, but using one can be intimidating, and you’ve probably got questions. Here’s a quick guide to get you and your fire started this fall. How do I use a wood-burning fireplace? If a… Read More
Posted on: November 16, 2018
From ‘Sold’ to ‘For Sale’ and Back Again: The 4 Phases of Homeownership
Whether you've lived in your home for a day or a decade, buckle up — homeownership can be a wild ride. You may live in your home for two years, or you may hunker down for two decades. But no matter how long you call it yours, you’ll likely… Read More
Posted on: November 1, 2018
9 Updates Your Home Needs Every 10 Years
Approaching your 10th home-iversary? Congrats! It's probably time for a little maintenance. No matter how much you love and care for your home, things are bound to wear out and need fixing — especially when you hit the 10-year mark. To keep… Read More
Posted on: October 17, 2018
How to Refinance a VA Loan
You have two options for refinancing a VA loan: reduce the interest rate or extract equity with a cash-out refi. The benefits of a mortgage that’s backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs continue beyond the day your loan closes. You can lower… Read More
Posted on: October 10, 2018
How Many Credit Checks Before Closing on a Home?
Throughout the approval process, push yourself to maintain your credit while lenders pull it. Navigating the purchase of a home can be overwhelming for first-time buyers. Lenders require documentation of seemingly every detail of your life before… Read More
Posted on: October 9, 2018
FHA Loan Down Payments
FHA loans allow down payments as low as 3.5% if your credit score is at least 580. For buyers with lower credit scores, down to 500, a 10% down payment is required. It’s a big roadblock on the path to homeownership: the down payment. FHA loans… Read More
Posted on: October 4, 2018