Unless you’re in the mortgage business you probably don’t know what a portfolio loan actually is. But in reality, portfolio lending has been around for decades, much longer than conventional…

Homeowners, investors, lenders, and other financial professionals use return on investment (ROI) as the major barometer for whether or not a remodel is successful, but is there a more important…

Hairballs, tracked-in mud, and accidents, oh my! Picking up after a pet (or three if you live in our house!) is no joke. So how do you enjoy your place…

Every year at this time you, (and we!) start thinking about what we can do to lower our energy output, and therefore our utility bills. If you live in a…

Okay, more specifically, how much money do you need to qualify for a mortgage? There are different factors involved because there are so many different types of loans available. Even…

Developers, home owners, and businesses alike all have a vested interest in purchasing the best properties within their budgets. Especially true in older communities and cities, a variety of high-quality…

Your home is your place to rest, play, and spend time with your family. It should be a place of comfort, and this comfort need not come at a high…

Looking to boost the value of your home without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars? You can! Making changes in certain rooms, like the kitchen and bathroom, is more beneficial…

Question: We are nearing retirement, and are becoming concerned about our future, and the future of our children.Going through our books and records in preparation of our 2016 tax returns,…

Why Would I Need a Water Filtration System?As water flows in lakes, rivers, streams and underground wells, it picks up a little bit of everything it touches. Some of it…