When Does it Make Sense to Purchase a Condo?

condoGuest Blogger: Stephanie Lynch

Should I purchase a condo instead of a home?

This is a question that most of us think about when searching for a new home. While a nice one-story ranch on a cul-de-sac with a white picket fence sounds awesome, the landscaping and the exterior maintenance may be a large turn off.

If this sounds like you, that’s okay because you’re Read More


Stress Free Downsizing to Make it To Your New Home

It seems that in a study by Key Retirement Solutions “One in five homeowners aged over 55 are planning to downsize over the next five years”. Yikes. This is a lot of people moving to smaller homes. A smaller home generally means moving less stuff into the new home. So what is anyone to do with all the things they own? And how can stress free downsizing occur in this transition?  Read More


10 Springtime Home Selling Tips

Guest Blogger: Carter Wessman

It’s no secret that spring is the best time to sell your home. But just because there will be a flood of buyers doesn’t mean you can sit back and wait for the bidding war to begin. So if you want to sell your home quickly and at the best price possible, check out these 10 springtime home selling tips. Read More


How to Better Manage Household Finances

Household FinancesI forgot to drain my hot water heater and low and behold buildup of sediment and dirt filled the hot water heater and now I have to replace a two year old hot water heater sooner than expected. Yikes! Where am I going to get the money so that my showers are at least warm and my dishes get clean with good hot water?  This happens all the time and you may have run into this scenario and others like it when it comes to Read More


Why Buying a Home in Winter is a Good Idea

buying-a-home-in-winterI know, I know, you are super swamped with the holidays. From parties to gift buying and decorating the tree to spending time with family. Not to mention the additional expenses that the holiday season brings us. All of these reasons might deter anyone from buying a home in the winter. But the reality is, that buying a home in winter may save you money.  Read More