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What Is a Co-Borrower?
If you’re worried about whether you can get a loan on your own, having a co-borrower can take a lot of the stress off. Because there are two people applying for the loan, the lender has a lot more potential assets to consider and two different credit scores. In most cases, the co-borrower on a... Read More
Outdoor Fireplace 101
Adding an outdoor fireplace can be a great way to liven up your backyard or patio area. Not only do outdoor fireplaces provide a unique visual aesthetic, they can also serve a functional purpose. Even though it’s outside in the open air, the heat produced by an outdoor fireplace can actually keep the surrounding... Read More
Stress-Free Homes Are a Trending Niche
Whether it’s a luxurious $45 million estate in California or a modest $250,000 two-bedroom house in Ohio, marketing a home’s stress-relieving qualities is a growing trend. Today, developers, builders, and interior designers are trying to make homes that offer that soft landing at the end of a day.. Homeowners need it—about 8 in 10 Americans... Read More
What’s the deal with Granny Flats?
We’ve been asked more and more lately about Granny Flats, also known as Accessory Dwelling Units; What are they, how did they exist, and can I build one on my property? Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are a secondary small dwelling right on the same grounds (or attached to) your regular single-family house, such as: an apartment over the... Read More
What Do You Know About Airflow?
Air filtration is an important part of your home’s ventilation system. Without an air filter in place, dust and other airborne particles would be distributed throughout your ductwork. This could aggravate allergies, build up on your vents to reduce airflow and possibly even create bigger problems over time. This doesn’t mean that you can just... Read More
5 Hottest Paint Colors of 2019
Every year, designers around the world look forward to the reveal of Pantone’s new Color of the Year. Similarly, interior designers await the rollout of new color palettes from major paint companies. These rollouts require color stylists to carefully analyze global and societal trends from the runway, varying lifestyles, and demographics. Consumer Reports recently predicted... Read More
3 Seller Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make
Selling your home is an emotional part of life. We want you to be as prepared as possible. We’ll make sure you won’t make these 3 mistakes sellers most commonly make. 1. Attachment Issues Problem: You love your home, and expect buyers to see all the irreplaceable memories that you shared in it. This attachment... Read More
How Buying A Home Increases Your Wealth
It’s not difficult to understand that unless you have the ability to live rent-free, then you are paying for someone’s mortgage. Whether it’s your landlord’s or your own, someone is reaping the benefits. There are many great perks that come with owning a home. Every month you pay your mortgage, you are paying off some... Read More
Does My Dream Home Already Exist?
As home-buyers begin to research the market, they initially weigh their options. “Do I want a new home, or something more quaint with character?” or “Will a new construction home really be the house of my dreams?” This is where things get interesting. A recent survey by Zillow shows that 38% of total buyers added new construction to... Read More