Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?
Want to know something important that most people rarely get professionally checked? Spoiler alert: it may be the value of your home.
How Your Credit Score Impacts Your Auto Loan
Are you in the market for some new wheels? Buying a vehicle in the fall, especially from October to December, is a prime time for deals due to...
What’s the Difference Between Baking Powder and Baking Soda?
Many of the best chefs will tell you they don’t always follow a recipe. They often follow their gut or wing it when in the kitchen. Cooking to taste...
Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will.
Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why.
How To Make Sure You Save Enough By Age 35
It’s common to think about how much money you need to save for your retirement. But that may be a long time from now, depending on your current age....
Should You Let Your Pets Sleep with You?
According to a survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nearly 50% of pet owners share beds with their furry friends. Sleep researcher Wendy...
Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It
If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is...
The One Word that is a Dead Giveaway of Attempted Fraud
Seventy-three percent of American adults have experienced an online scam or attack. Opening your email or text messages can feel like wading through...
How to Approach Your Annual Health Screening
We all know it is important to see our primary care physician once a year to keep tabs on our health and risk factors for serious conditions or...
Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.
If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? And...
Do You Have a Hurricane Financial Kit?
As we head into the peak of the hurricane season, you want to make sure you are prepared for a potential disaster. You need more than flashlights,...
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8 Native Perennials for a Care-Free, Colorful Garden
Perennials bloom year after year, bringing color to your garden every spring and summer. Native plants provide essential food and shelter for native...