On August 12, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, over 700 pages of economic changes. What does the act do? And just as important, what does it not do? To start with the name, the act’s proponents say the new law will fight inflation with deficit reductions — which makes most people ask, “Does it raise my […]
Welcome to your own private, little bungalow on one of Springfield’s less familiar streets! The first thing you’ll notice is a welcoming front porch with its own porch swing waiting for you. The home retains much of its original character including hardwood floors, two fireplaces with Ionic columns, and trim throughout. As you enter, you’ll […]
Finding the perfect house isn’t easy. However, if you put in the work and you know what you’re looking for, it could be love at first sight. Finding the perfect house in 10 minutes doesn’t mean you search online and 10 minutes later you have the right house. Instead, it means doing the prep work […]
If you’re 62 years of age or older and want money to supplement your income, you might consider a reverse mortgage. You’ll be able to convert part of your home equity into cash without having to sell your home or keep paying your mortgage. In a reverse mortgage, a lender pays you what amounts to […]
Searching for a home is only one part of the process when you’re ready to move. After you find the right home, you have to make an offer the seller will accept. This may put you up against other home buyers, which can make the process stressful. Here are a few tips to help you […]
Remote work is the norm for so many people today. Many companies have chosen not to return to the office, or they now offer a hybrid approach for employees. Working from home has become a significant perk for many people on the job market because fewer of us are interested in returning to an office. […]
A lot of money goes into buying a new house so it is understandable if a seller feels hesitant investing even more money to fix up their current house prior to selling. However, sellers may not realize that some of the issues they live with everyday and consider minor, such as the hallway light switch […]
From pet cameras and surround sound systems to robot vacuums and smart speakers, there is a high-tech version of nearly every home gadget out there. Let’s take a look at three fun home tech gadgets that can make living in your space a little easier thanks to the advancements made possible by technology. LED smart […]
According to Forbes the housing pandemic boom could be dawing to a close and with mortgage rates rising, in some markets, homes are sitting on the market a little longer causing sellers to begin lowering prices. Forbes reached out to Core Logic to assess the market risk of around 4 metropolitan areas. Jacksonville is on […]
When saving for a home, most people are primarily worried about saving up the cost of a down payment. But as all your homeowner friends will tell you when you start seriously looking for homes, there’s more to the cost of a home than the sticker price. When you close a mortgage, you have to […]
Whether you use your garage to store your cars or your golf clubs, you know that storage space is always at a premium. When clutter gets out of hand, a garage can become nothing more than an overgrown storage unit. Before this happens, try the following storage tips that can help you use the space […]
Have you ever stopped to consider if grass is the medium you want to lay down in your yard? Before you go with the status quo, think outside of the box and consider one of these three grass alternatives. The three most popular lawn alternatives There are many reasons as to why people choose a […]
