Proper lawn care is an easy way to help protect our natural waterways. With these Eco-friendly tips, your lawn can turn out stronger and healthier. Do let your lawn go without water during short, dry spells. Grass plants are especially…
While credit isn’t always the most exciting topic to talk about, it’s important to understand where you stand with your credit history. After all, your credit has a huge impact on your financial future and well-being. Your credit can affect…
The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends far beyond the homebuyer. In other…
Virginia is for outdoor lovers. But people who love the outdoors want to play in their backyard, not work in it. You can maximize the value of your property by minimizing the amount of work it needs. One easy way…
What do buyers have in store for them this spring? Inventory challenges, multiple offers, and increased listing prices will prove home shopping this spring to be difficult, but certainly do-able when you arm yourself with knowledge and an experienced Realtor…
Spring brings warmer weather and renewed life. Now is the time to gather your supplies, pull out your tools, and get to work bringing your garden back to life. These tips will help you get the job done. Tidy up…
In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying, you’ll want every advantage, especially…
If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is growing.…
There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We’ve lived through a time that has…
This tax prep checklist includes common items & information most of us will need to file our taxes this year. Whether you see a tax professional or prepare your taxes on your own, you can jumpstart the process by gathering…