The waning days of summer doesn’t have to spell the end of enjoying outdoor barbecues, parties, and casual gatherings. By adding a few design elements to your outdoor space, you can extend the good times through the fall months and…
We live in Tidewater, or call it Coastal Virginia if you like. Even the name Hampton Roads means stretches of deep water, not freeways. We all live within a few miles of some kind of water – the bay, a…
While financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, today, homeowners rank the non-financial and personal benefits with even higher value. Recently, two national surveys revealed the reasons homeownership is such an important part of life. The top three personal…
It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of what’s to come, we can still have deep sentimental attachments to the home we’re leaving behind.…
So you’re ready to stop making your landlord rich, and start building your own equity through homeownership. But are you ready for the responsibility of homeownership? Despite what some may think, buying a home isn’t just a financial decision. Buying…
Making the choice to purchase a new home is a major decision for anyone. Once you’ve settled on the idea that you do want to buy a home, there are many more options you’ll have to face; one of the…
It’s a Seller’s Market Let’s start with one of the most obvious reasons to sell: It’s a seller’s market, which means you stand to make a nice profit on your property. The price per square foot for real estate has…
There’s no doubt that buying a home is a major life decision, but is it right for you? Of course, there’s no single correct answer, as there are pros and cons to both renting and buying. A major factor in anyone’s decision-making…
If your credit is down the drain, you might feel desperate to repair it. Credit effects your ability to borrow money. If you have poor credit, it could disqualify you from buying a home. The marketplace is saturated with companies…
There is a lot to consider when you’re moving into a new home. And while we often consider moving steps like packing and unpacking to be the only major things standing in the way of fully settling in, it’s actually the things…