Flush Out the Old: Go Luxe in the Loo With These 5 Affordable Bathroom Trends
When you think of the most design-forward room in your home, does the bathroom come to mind? For most of us, the answer is a resounding NO. In fact, unless you’re lucky enough to have [...]
Don’t Get Duped! 5 Common Real Estate Scams and How To Avoid Them
What’s one thing buyers, sellers, renters, and landlords all have in common? They can all fall victim to a real estate scam. In fact, home-related hoaxes are on the rise. Losses from real estate [...]
The Earnest Money Deposit: How It Helps Buy a Home
What is earnest money? Depositing earnest money is an important part of the home-buying process. It tells the real estate seller you’re in earnest as a buyer, and it helps fund your down payment. However, the [...]
My Lottery Dream Home’ Finds 5 Supposedly Swanky Upgrades That Are Actually a Waste of Cash
On “My Lottery Dream Home,” David Bromstad has met many folks with grand plans on how they’ll fix up a home once they’ve bought it (himself included). Yet in the latest episode, he reminds us [...]
What Is a Good Credit Score to Buy a House?
If you’re hoping to buy a home with a conventional mortgage, one number you’ll want to get to know well is your credit score. Also called a credit rating or FICO score (named after [...]
With Mortgage Rates Increasing, Is It Still a Cheaper Option to Purchase a Home Than Rent?
Is It Still Cheaper to Buy Than to Rent? Potential homebuyers hoping to purchase a home in 2022 have dealt with changing mortgage rates and growing home prices. Some potential homebuyers may be thinking [...]