Equity

Things to know about the expensive items in homes

Your house very likely contains (and in some cases is made up of) many expensive items. Some are smaller — like a refrigerator — while others are huge — like your roof. When they break down, you’re faced with a tough call. Repair it or replace it? It’s an especially important question to think about when you’re buying, selling, or trying to maintain a home you’re planning to stay in for some time. Here’s what you should know.

Affordable ways to update your home’s curb appeal

If you’re looking to sell your home, it’s time to buckle down on its curb appeal.

Renovations to increase your home’s value

If you’re trying to sell your house in this hot market, chances are you’ll have a fairly easy time. That doesn’t mean you should just sit back and sell the home as is. Instead, try the following improvements to increase your home’s value before you put it on the market.

A perk to home ownership is building equity, equity you can tap into if you ever need to borrow some cash. This is your home equity loan or line of credit, and this is your crash course.

Spring is often the most popular time to start a renovation project. The weather is warmer, you don’t have to worry about snow and we’re all ready for a fresh new start.

But there are some definitive advantages to renovating during winter months:

Have you ever considered going to a Home Show but don’t know what to expect? Or maybe you have gone but were so overwhelmed you didn’t enjoy the experience. We’re here to help you explore your next local Home Show and get some great new ideas for your home!

We’d always dreamed of buying a home on a lake – but they come on the market so infrequently, and when they do, they sell so fast that we never imagined our dream be realized.  But it did - well sort of.

No matter what time of year it is, it’s always a good time to be thinking about home energy efficiency. Not only can energy efficiency help preserve the earth’s energy resources, it can keep you comfortable, and save you money. Here’s a list of 10 simple yet effective ways for you to conserve energy and save money all year long.

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your home renovations have to come to a stop. These indoor projects will increase the value of your home and make it a more enjoyable space to live.

Do you know the difference between a Home Equity Loan and a Home Equity Line-of-Credit? We’re here to help you find the best fit for you!