Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you’ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down.
Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
10 Tips for Saving on Groceries
There is a lot of talk these days about grocery prices. But it really is not a new issue. And the good news is, there are established methods to help you save on the everyday items your family needs. Regardless of the state of the economy, we should always be looking for ways to save on groceries. Here are a few tips to help you:
Topics: Lifestyle
Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up
At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.”
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
When You Drink Coffee Matters
Many people like to begin their day with a cup of coffee. For some, that is all they need. Others will continue to consume the popular beverage throughout the day. Are there risks with doing so? Should you limit yourself to coffee only in the morning? One doctor shares his advice about the timing of coffee consumption, and a recent study linking...
Topics: Lifestyle
5 Ways You Can Boost Your Retirement Savings
You may have been told you are never too young to begin planning for retirement. But it is very likely in your younger years it feels very far away. And therefore saving for it is not something you make a priority. But the old adage is true. And far too many people are not properly prepared to face their retirement years when the time does come.
Topics: Retirement, Financial Education
10 Tips for Successful Meal Planning
Meal planning and preparation may not excite you. Or maybe it does. Either way, it can help bring order to your life, save you money on groceries, and simplify what can feel like an unwelcome daily task. Here are some tips for making family meal planning more fun:
Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth?
Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a whole lot of headlines about how home prices keep going up. But have you ever stopped to think about what that actually means for your home?
Home prices have risen dramatically over the past five years — far more than usual. And if selling has been on your mind, this could mean a...
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
Are You Making These Saving Mistakes?
We all know we should make it a priority to save money. But as with many things in life, it can be easier said than done. It can be overwhelming to think about how to even start. Especially with the strain of increasing consumer prices and inflation. Approaching savings the right way can make all the difference. Here are some things you should...
Topics: Personal Banking, Financial Education
The Health Benefits of CrossFit
There are a lot of different options to choose from when looking for an exercise regimen. Some methods are considered more, “tried and true.” Others could be viewed as fads. The popularity of CrossFit make it one worth looking in to. Learn more about this fitness approach, and whether it might be right for you:
Topics: Lifestyle
The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities
After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple of years. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the percentage of people moving to cities has risen to 16%. And data from BrightMLS seems to confirm this trend. In a recent survey, 1 in 5 (20.6%) people looking...
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
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