by Mark Chaffee | Mar 24, 2020 | Financial Fitness, Paying Down Debt
This tax season, the average federal tax refund is over $1,900. Tax refunds are a happy windfall for many people, and it’s tempting to spend that lump sum of cash on something fun. However, if you can resist the urge to splurge, here are four ways you can invest your...
by Mark Chaffee | Mar 18, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, Mortgage Tips
The spring real estate market has arrived! If you’re considering buying or refinancing a home, getting preapproved for your mortgage is an important first step. Here are the benefits of getting preapproved: Shows you how much home financing you can receive and how...
by Mark Chaffee | Mar 10, 2020 | Tips for Homeowners
We’re fortunate enough to live in a time of unmatched safety and comfort. However, it’s all too easy to overlook the more mundane dangers that still exist in our homes. Though they rarely grab headlines, threats such as fire, carbon monoxide and falls leave thousands...
by Mark Chaffee | Mar 3, 2020 | Tips for Homeowners
First impressions count, especially when you’re selling your home. Most homebuyers have many options, and whether they’re browsing a real estate website or looking for “for sale” signs while driving, their first look at your home is likely to come from the curb....