Can’t Afford to Buy? Here’s a Path to Homeownership
With interest rates and home prices continuing to rise, millions of potential first-time homeowners struggle to find a way to qualify for a mortgage loan and afford their first home. And these potential first-time home buyers will continue to face plenty of obstacles in 2019. Part of the problem has been a lack of affordable.....
Holidays in the Kitchen
As you prepare for holiday meals and parties – here are some great words of advice from Chef Andre, a kathy ireland® design ambassador. When it comes to entertaining, especially during the holidays, one thing that my good friend Kathy Ireland and I agree on is – the best parties should awaken all your senses......
Smart Homes, Smart Locations
Priorities change. More home owners today seek convenience and safety as two of their top buying considerations. For example, when choosing neighborhoods, Millennials put a premium on convenience, wanting an easy commute or walkable access to employment centers, shopping, fitness and recreational amenities. On the other end of the spectrum, some Boomers are giving up.....
Help During a Natural Disaster to Save Your Home
Natural disasters have caused the loss of lives and an enormous amount of property damage so far in 2018. The California wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes and other structures throughout the state. On the East Coast, Florence became the first major hurricane of the season in September, and it was quickly followed in October.....
Home Warranty May Be Owner’s Best Friend
We usually buy insurance for those just-in-case times – for auto accidents, for medical emergencies or in case our home is damaged by fire, wind or flood. But what about a home warranty? Is such coverage necessary, or just another home expense? We already have many expenses like the mortgage, real-estate taxes and assortment of.....
Waterfront Living: Ultimate Luxury Comes at a High Cost
Almost everyone has at least a fleeting fantasy of living near the ocean, particularly in the midst of a pleasant vacation on a sparkling sunny day. A recent survey by Porch.com found that 45 percent of American respondents said their dream home would be a waterfront property and 52 percent of Europeans expressed that preference......
