Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams
If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you qualify for a home loan with that debt? To give you the answers […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Second Home
Have you ever thought about buying a second home? Do you love the idea of being able to escape to paradise whenever you want, knowing full-well that your favorite accommodations will be waiting for you? Well, if that’s your dream, it might be time to start thinking about how you can turn it into a […]
The ‘Front Zone’ Will Be Huge in 2022: Here’s How to Style Yours
The front porch is an excellent gathering space for many reasons. It’s a place to gather with friends and family or relax solo, serves as an extra room to decorate, and is a prime spot in which to display plants, too. It makes perfect sense why “The Front Zone” will be a huge trend in […]
What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year
If you’re a homeowner who plans to be a seller in 2022, you may think the wise thing to do is to wait for the spring buying market since historically about 40 percent of home sales occur between April and July. However, this year’s expected to be much different than the norm. Here are five […]
Curb Appeal That Lasts Through the Winter
When most people talk about curb appeal, at least part of what they’re talking about involves landscaping and other greenery to make your home look inviting. That’s great during the spring and summer, and even the fall to an extent. What happens when the icy winds of winter sneak in, though, and a lot of […]
Here’s How to Care for a Money Tree
If you think it’s time to add a little extra life and greenery to your space, consider getting a money tree plant. Not only are do they have a statement-making appearance, but they’re actually pretty easy to care for. Provide a money tree with the right amount of water, light, and humidity, and it’s sure […]
Selling a House When You Have Renters/Tenants
Looking to sell your rental apartment and worried about your renters? Well, the first thing you need to consider in such a situation is the tenant’s rights as stated in your lease or rental agreement. You also need to look at what your state and local laws dictate about selling a house with a tenant. […]
How to research your Chicago home’s history online
Chicago is the home of well-read architectural styles like Prairie School and Miesian Modern but it also features vernacular designs like simple workers cottages and bungalows. There’s no question the place you live tells a story—so how do you find out more about it? In fact, there’s a lot you can learn just through different […]
Top 5 In-Between-Seasons Decor Ideas to Try in Your Home
It can be difficult to figure out decor when in between seasons and holidays. When mid-winter hits, evergreen trees and sparkly tinsel gets put away—but what should your home be adorned with until spring officially hits? And after Halloween’s spooky motifs are stored away for another year, how do you hold over until December’s festivities? […]
Why Inflation Shouldn’t Stop You from Buying a Home in 2022
If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns are likely making you wonder if you should wait to buy. Investopedia explains that during […]
