Category: Perspective

  • Can I Afford to Purchase a Home?

    Can I Afford to Purchase a Home?

    How Do You Know If You Can Afford To Buy a House? Do you feel that you’re ready to buy your first home? Tired of paying your landlord’s mortgage? Do you want to put down roots and start building equity for yourself? So many questions! There are many reasons why people decide it could be time to buy…

  • How to Create the Perfect Guest Bedroom

    How to Create the Perfect Guest Bedroom

    Your home is your haven, and you love spending time in it gathered with your friends and family. A dedicated guest bedroom is a special place for them to stay after a night on the town or family time together. Whether it’s deluxe accommodations or more “family style” – as long as your guests have…

  • When is it Time to Replace Your Roof?

    When is it Time to Replace Your Roof?

    It seems like most things today are designed to last for only a short time before being replaced or upgraded. And while this may not be a big deal for tech gadgets or other items, no homeowner would want to invest in a roof they would have to switch out in only a few years.…

  • 3 Home Maintenance Projects That Really Pay Off

    3 Home Maintenance Projects That Really Pay Off

    When it’s time to invest in home maintenance, you want to spend your time and money on what really matters. That’s why it’s important to focus on home maintenance projects with known payoffs. Here are a few to get you started. 1. Landscaping You have probably heard the term curbside appeal. Your home won’t have…

  • 3 Telltale Signs of a Roof That Needs Some TLC

    3 Telltale Signs of a Roof That Needs Some TLC

    Many homeowners don’t give a thought about the durability of their home’s roof. Although they are built to withstand some of the harshest elements, they will no doubt need some TLC at one point or another. However, because there’s no need to conduct maintenance on a roof often, it is difficult to tell what signs…

  • 3 Decorative Living Room Items That Also Serve a Purpose

    3 Decorative Living Room Items That Also Serve a Purpose

    If you’re trying to plan out your living room decor, you’ve got a lot of choices available to you. You’ve got lamps, wall decor, entertainment centers, pillows, blankets—the list can seem endless. With such a wide array of decorative items, it’s important to make sure your design is more than just aesthetic—it must be functional,…

  • Buying vs Renting – What is    Better For You?

    Buying vs Renting – What is Better For You?

    For many Americans, the decision between buying vs renting is a major life event. Owning a home is an essential part of the American dream. It provides a number of economic benefits, such as the ability to accumulate wealth and access credit by building home equity, reduce housing costs through the mortgage interest deduction, and gain long-term savings over the cost…

  • Home Buying Process

    Home Buying Process

    Buying a home might seem like a huge undertaking. It’s not something you do every day, so you might not know what to expect. Most buyers don’t. Learning the home buying process can take the mystery out of buying a new home and allow you to approach each step with confidence. Identify your real estate agent, mortgage broker,…

  • 2020 Pantone Color of the Year – Classic Blue

    2020 Pantone Color of the Year – Classic Blue

    Drum roll please – Pantone has chosen Classic Blue as their color of the year. Over the past couple years, bold colors on walls has become common place in designer magazines and new model homes. Bucking the old guidance of using bland, light hues to make rooms look larger, deep greens, rich reds and even soft blacks are used…

  • How to Get Started With a Painting Project

    How to Get Started With a Painting Project

    Painting is the most straightforward way to dramatically transform a room at a cost-effective price. Although a painting project can seem like a daunting prospect, with the right planning and execution, it doesn’t have to be. Here are some of the most important things to keep in mind when planning your next painting endeavor. Know…