How to Estimate Your Home’s Value
When it comes time to sell your beloved home, you want to get the best price in the sale. After all, the property has been your home. If you put work into it through upgrades and repairs, you probably have…
Ins and Outs of Homeowners Insurance
If you have looked at your monthly mortgage statement, you have probably seen a line for insurance. You may have even received an insurance bill annually. Here is what you need to know about homeowners insurance. Homeowner’s insurance is often…
Creating a Homeschool Space in Your Home
If you are homeschooling, virtual schooling, or just spending more learning time at home, you can benefit from some intentional design of your educational space. Here are some easy ways to make the most of your home’s layout for learning…
Best Ways to Store All the Stuff in Your Garage
There is seldom a room in a home that is more quickly utilized (and overwhelmed) than the garage. Without a good storage system, it can become an abyss of forgotten holiday décor, old and broken sporting equipment, and toys your…
Hurricane Preparedness for Homeowners
Natural disasters can mean major expenses for homeowners, not to mention the stress and inconvenience of repairing damage. Here are a few tips to get you and your home ready for a major storm. 1. Board up your windows with…
Creating a Modern Day Homestead
The global pandemic has many homeowners turn to old-fashioned, self sufficiency techniques to maintain their distance from crowded places. Many have even picked up new skills. Here are a few places to get started if you are interested in creating…
Summer Spruce for Your Home
With everyone spending more time at home, maybe you have noticed a few home projects that still need to be finished. With long days and sunny weather, late summer is the perfect time to tackle those last few items on…
Buying a Portland Home with an HOA
Many home buyers love a neighborhood with great amenities. A community pool, parks and playgrounds, and well kept walking trails all make prospective buyers’ eyes light up. If you are looking to buy in a neighborhood with top-of-the-line amenities, make…
Top Five Home Shows to Watch during Quarantine
Like most of America, you are probably still spending more time at home than usual due to COVID-19 precautions. This is the perfect time to do a little bit of window shopping for a new home or get inspiration for…
How to Pay Down Your Mortgage during Tax Season
If you are a homeowner in the United States, you likely have a mortgage, a loan taken out to pay for your home. The terms of these loans vary but most follow a 30-year payoff plan, with interest being paid…
