It’s always been tough to be a rookie home buyer, but it’s rarely been tougher than it is now. According to the New York Times, only 35 percent of homes purchased in 2016 went to…
Author: Melissa Syphrett
Hurricanes affect many parts of the United States each year, damaging homes and buildings, knocking out power and running water, and often posing a major safety threat to people in…
Shelves can provide the perfect opportunity to showcase personality and style in a home, but if you’re not careful, they can easily look cluttered and busy. How do you make sure your…
If a tornado is headed your way, you want to be properly prepared with tornado safety basics in mind. Here are six common myths about tornado safety you shouldn’t listen to—and some…
Many of us are eager to plant our favorite blooms in the spring, but as summer approaches and lingers on we begin to lose interest in our outdoor plants. Before long, they have crispy…
Feeling overwhelmed by your high-interest debt? A cash-out refinance can be an effective way to consolidate your high-interest debt. At its core, a cash-out refinance is a way to leverage…
Patio season is officially here! Even though outdoor living spaces come in all shapes and sizes, creating outdoor living space that feels like an extension of your home’s interior is…
When you’re looking to buy a home, your credit score can have a significant impact on the mortgage rate a lender is willing to offer you. As you’d expect, a high credit score will…