by Mark Chaffee | Jan 24, 2023 | Home Improvement
Energy-saving, eco-friendly home features don’t just help the environment – they’re good for your finances as well. Here are six popular features that can help lower your bills, reduce waste and increase your home’s value. Smart thermostats A smart thermostat can help...
by Mark Chaffee | Jan 17, 2023 | Personal Finance
Getting motivated to save money can be tough, and many financial institutions don’t do much to encourage you. At the typical American bank, if you deposited $10,000 in a savings account, you might earn as little as $1 in interest a year. That’s quite a paltry reward!...
by Mark Chaffee | Jan 4, 2023 | Homebuying
Some say that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. If you’re thinking about buying a home in 2023, now is a good time to start preparing for the opportunity that may be ahead. Several trends are indicating that the coming year could be a very...
by Mark Chaffee | Dec 27, 2022 | Homebuying, Mortgage Tips
You may have seen our recent announcement that conforming and FHA loan limits are increasing for 2023. This is great news because it means that two of the most popular types of mortgages are now (or will soon be) available for bigger loan amounts. Higher limits allow...
by Mark Chaffee | Dec 20, 2022 | How To
It’s said that you should take special care of the things that separate you from the ground – your shoes, your car tires and especially your bed. The average person will spend roughly 26 years of their life asleep, making their mattress an important investment in...