Summer is the perfect time to update your home’s exterior. Adding a fresh coat of paint will create a whole new look and instant curb appeal. Ideally, the home should be painted in warmer seasons, when the temperature falls between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Before painting, keep in mind these tips: 1. Clean – Whether… Continue Reading
The ages of the borrowers at the high end of the market have started to decrease. A study conducted by a reputed online agency states that the median age of borrowers towards the high-end of the market was around 38.5 years in the second quarter of this year. The previous quarter, the median age was… Continue Reading
With the summer season in full swing, it is time for you to conduct some deck maintenance and improve its appearance. It does not matter which material your deck uses. Vinyl, wood or composite, whatever it is, you must maintain it regularly so that it looks attractive and serves the purpose. Plus, this also ensures… Continue Reading
As millions of Americans ready their outdoor space for the summer season, a new study from SABER Grills reveals just how enamored U.S. homeowners are with their backyards. Eighty-three percent of homeowners across the country say their outdoor living space is the favorite place in their home. It’s also the most used space in American… Continue Reading
Sellers have an edge in the housing market this season; you are right about this. But as good as this is, there is also a problem with it. They may be at an advantage, but buyers are not and a lot of them are moving away from the housing market. So they only have a… Continue Reading
Are you a senior and in your retirement phase? Do you know that your house can actually be your biggest threat? A report by a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau claims that many senior citizens have carried a mortgage debt into their retirement phase. In fact, the current values are among the highest to be ever… Continue Reading
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one fairly important factor that comes into play is your credit score. No matter which lender you choose, they will go through your report and only then offer you a rate. Take care of your score now and then apply for a loan, when it is… Continue Reading
When you take a mortgage, lenders give some of your information to the government, which has been the case ever since the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act or the HMDA went into effect in the year 1975. The provided information discloses your loan type, term, location, race and sex. Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has… Continue Reading
Did someone in your family just become disabled due to an accident or injury? Are there elderly people in your house? If so, you must take steps and minimize exposed risks in your house so that these people remain safe and comfortable. We talked to some home designing experts and they suggested some ideas that… Continue Reading
How smart is your home? You can make your home smarter and safer, and make your life easier, with these five simple switch-outs that make the most of emerging home technology, courtesy of Jack Thomasson, HGTV Smart Home House Planner. • Entry level. You needn’t throw away your key, but save it as a backup,… Continue Reading