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Help with down payment, closing costs, or financing gaps Are you in the market for an affordable home? Our homebuyer assistance programs offer zero-interest loans to help with down payment and closing costs or a gap in financing. The loans are deferred; no payments are due until the home is sold or the owner no longer uses the home as […]

When it comes to the design of your house, every aspect is equally important. Either it is the storeroom we are talking about or a place that’s in front of the eyes like your living room or the entryway. On the topic of entryways, we are often so held up by other spaces in our […]

Home staging is a home sales process that has been around for a long time. But the big question remains – is virtual home staging important? Does it add any value to the home on sale or contribute positively to real estate agent sales? The direct answer to this question is Yes.  One of the […]

1) Most successful The last five weeks of summer to early autumn, pending the weather, is the best time of year to plant grass seed. At this time, day and nighttime temperatures are cooling, dew is more present on lawns, and annual broadleaf weeds and crabgrass are dying. This means new turf can easily establish […]

HOAs have some strict rules. Here’s when those can’t be enforced. HOA complaints are common. They’re too expensive. They won’t let residents have free rein of paint colors. They limit what types of basketball goals you can put on your home, what sort of pets you can adopt and even the type of grass you can […]

If you’re unfamiliar with the nuances of paint sheen, you’ve come to the right place. In the broadest terms, the higher the sheen a paint has, the higher the shine and the more durable it will be. Flat paint has no shine, while high-gloss paint is all shine, and the rest of the spectrum includes […]

Good news for borrowers: The wait for lower rates may soon be over. As inflation slows and the economy cools off, mortgage rates have been trending down, and they’re expected to fall further in the coming months and years. The not-so-good news: Rates probably won’t go back to the historic lows we saw in 2020 and 2021. […]

Homeowners have several options for drainage systems. Here are five of the most effective: 1. Soil Grading The excavated soil around the foundation hardens and settles as time passes, creating a dip at the foundation’s edge. This space collects precipitation, forming water puddles that seep into the foundation. To prevent water buildup and seepage, add soil […]

When new technology hits the market, are you the first in line to buy it? Some people have a penchant for the latest bells and whistles, while others are more comfortable taking a wait-and-see approach. What about smart appliances for your kitchen and laundry areas? Some homeowners are enamored with the thought of adding these […]

Whether you’re looking to increase your home’s value or simply want to enjoy your space more, home improvement projects can make all the difference. From fresh paint to little repairs, there are many tasks that homeowners (and renters) can get done on a relatively small budget. Check out these home improvement ideas you can tackle […]