Can you imagine the feeling you'll get seeing a SOLD sign in front of the home that you just purchased? Exciting, isn't it? Buying your first home is one of life's most precious memories. Getting married and starting a family are equally defining moments in your life, but where do you think your marriage and children will flourish and grow?  In your home, of course! First-time home buyers might...

According to Garden Research, 30% of households bought at least one indoor plant in 2018. Searches for indoor plants on Pinterest have also gone up by 90%. What is driving this new appreciation for indoor greenery, especially among millennials who are responsible for nearly a third of all houseplant sales in the U.S? To understand why households are spending hundreds of dollars every year on plants,...

So, you made some dumb purchases in college. Or, maybe you had to live off your credit card to eat (and go to the bar) while you spent time at that institution of higher learning.  Or maybe you just made a bunch of foolish purchases. But now, your credit is shot.  You have a good job; you are paying your bills, and you've been shoveling yourself out of debt for some time. If you are finally in...

Buying a house is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. So, before deciding upon a property to call home, it’s important to really think about the costs involved. As well as the mortgage and deposit, there’s a few other expenses you’ll need to factor into your decision. Below, we’ll look at some of the unknown costs that come with buying a house that you need to...

A comprehensive list of considerations before putting your property up for short-term rental, including your financial goals, vacation rental insurance, being available for guests and more. If you own a home that you’re thinking of converting to a rental, have you considered going short-term rather than looking for a commitment from a long-term tenant? According to the Vacation Rental Management...

If you’re wondering what a mortgage CRM is, then you’re on the same boat is most home buyers. In short, a crm is a “Customer Relations Management System”, and a mortgage crm is a system designed specifically for the mortgage process. Why A Mortgage CRM Matters Most people buy homes using loans. Getting a loan can either be nightmarish or relaxed - it really just depends on...

  As a father of four little children, I am inherently obsessed with their security and safety. When they were just tiny, the main focus was locking up chemicals, adding outlet covers throughout the house, and childproofing the sharp objects. However, as they get older and more mobile, I have become more concerned about threats from the outside. Granted, in our modern societies, the threat of a...

As much as you would like your home to be safe for your family, the reality is that no home is 100% safe. There are many dangers in your home that you are probably not even aware of, and these health hazards don’t always come in the form of something you can see or perceive at first glance, which makes them even more of a threat. One of these unseen health hazards that poses a serious risk to your...

Credits to Trusty Joe You want a secure home, but the idea of hiring the pros to install a new security system sounds expensive. You can install this yourself, right? There are loads of options on the market for DIY smart security. From a simple fake camera to the whole kit-and-kaboodle, your options are pretty much limitless. If you are considering home security make sure that you have adequate...

Tech savvy, socially conscious and avocado obsessed—the millennial generation makes up a quarter of the UK’s entire population. And, as such a large cohort, they’re influencing everything from consumer patterns, banking practices and workplace attitudes. And they’re about to make their mark in the housing market. But, unlike previous generations who benefited from more prosperous...