Laying poolside is the quintessential way to spend a scorching summer day. It’s easy to imagine the fun that comes with owning a pool-floating in a tube on Caribbean blue waters, family poolside volleyball, romantic moonlit dips-without considering the responsibility that is included with it. So we ... » Learn More about Summertime Pool School 101
Home Ownership
HARP Continues to Help Upside down Homeowners
The Home Affordable Refinance Program or HARP may be in its waning days, but is still being used by upside down homeowners. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its Q1 Refinance Report showing that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed over a half million refinances throughout the ... » Learn More about HARP Continues to Help Upside down Homeowners
Additional spec homes on the way for entry-level prospective buyers
In the 10 years ever since the housing crash, builders have waited to start construction until they had a signed contract in hand. But spec homes - pre-constructed property that they can sell immediately - may be returning, particularly in the entry-level market. Additional spec homes on the ... » Learn More about Additional spec homes on the way for entry-level prospective buyers
Completed Garage Makeover
The final blog on the garage makeover at our house. Nick was surprised today when the remaining boxes came a day early from Amazon. They were supposed to come tomorrow, but watching FEDEX Nick saw that they were on the truck from for delivery. So naturally he headed home a little early to finish the ... » Learn More about Completed Garage Makeover
Home-ownership Is a Bit More Than Merely Just the Facts
Home-ownership may be the epitome of the American Dream not only for its advantages as a financial asset, but in addition its socio-cultural value-in fact, most renters associate owning a home with the ultimate ideal, despite having some difficulty affording it. Home-ownership Is a Bit More Than ... » Learn More about Home-ownership Is a Bit More Than Merely Just the Facts