Questions to Ask Your Contractor
Hiring the right contractor is just as important as the project itself. 🧑🔧 Before you commit, ask these key questions:
Are you licensed and insured?
Can I see examples of past work ...
Home Buying
5 Tips for Multi-Generational Living
Living with parents, kids, or even grandparents under one roof? Multi-generational living has huge perks (hello, built-in babysitters!), but it also requires some strategy to make it work smoothly.
1. Set Clear Boundaries
🚪 Everyone need...
6 Tips When Buying New Construction
Thinking about buying a brand-new home? New construction has some serious perks—no previous owners, modern designs, and everything is shiny and new. But before you sign on the dotted line, here’s what you need to know:
1. Don’t Skip th...
6 Kitchen Remodel Features That Are a Waste of Money
Not all kitchen upgrades are worth the cost! If you’re remodeling, skip these overpriced trends that don’t add real value.
1. High-End Appliances
🚫 Unless you’re a professional chef, you don’t need a $15,000 gas range or built-in...
Why You Should “Date the Rate and Marry the House”
If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably heard the phrase "date the rate, marry the house." But what does it actually mean?
It Means: Buy the Right Home—Worry About Interest Rates Later
🏡 The house is the long-term inve...
Energy Vampires: Why Your Electric Bill Is So High
Ever open your electric bill and wonder how in the world it got so high—even though you swear you’re not doing anything different? It’s probably because of energy vampires—appliances and devices that suck electricity even when you’re ...
Should I Buy a Home if Inflation is Rising?
Inflation is up, interest rates are climbing, and now you’re wondering—should I just wait?
Here’s the thing: waiting could actually cost you more.
Why Buying Now Still Makes Sense
💸 Rent is Also Rising – While home prices fluctu...
Are You the Home Buyer from Hell? (Let’s Hope Not)
Nobody wants to be that buyer—you know, the one that makes realtors cry into their coffee. But sometimes, buyers don’t even realize they’re making the home-buying process way harder than it needs to be.
So, let’s do a little self-check...
After the Home Inspection – What’s Really Important?
You found your dream home, the offer was accepted, and now… it’s time for the home inspection. Cue the nerves. The inspector’s report just landed in your inbox, and it’s pages long. Is your dream home a disaster waiting to happen?
Wh...
Are Bidding Wars Over? Here’s What’s Really Happening
Remember the days when houses were selling in hours, buyers were offering over asking price, and waiving every contingency just to win a home? Well… things are changing.
So, Are Bidding Wars Actually Over?
Not entirely—but they’ve cal...
Barndominiums: The Hottest Trend in Homes Right Now
Imagine a home that gives you all the charm of a rustic barn with the comfort of a modern house. Enter the barndominium! These unique homes are spacious, affordable, and built to last—which explains why they’ve become one of the hottest tre...