Over the course of their mortgage term, most borrowers will be earning equity in their home. While having more equity means owning more of your home outright, there may come a time when you need to access those funds. One … Continue Reading

Whether you’re just browsing real estate listings for fun, or you actually need to move to a new home, house hunting is always an adventure. Many different factors influence the cost of a house, including location. Some states are more … Continue Reading

As a way of saying thank you for serving our country, the Department of Veterans Affairs and participating lenders offer loans specifically for qualified veterans who want to own real estate. Veterans looking to purchase a home may think that … Continue Reading

Did you hear the joke between the woodpecker and the owl? *knock knock* Hoo’s there?  You may be wondering why I am starting this month’s blog with a joke. Ponder no more. I plan on discussing the price of lumber … Continue Reading

A neighbor recently sent a link from jetsetter.com to our local “chat” group asking if anyone was interested in buying an “affordable” island and moving there. Here are a few of them. Gillis Island, Prince Edward Island, Canada: $79,999 Bocal … Continue Reading

I was driving in a neighboring state last week and came across this highway billboard. It said something like, “2020 was hairy. Come see us to make 2021 even hairier!” You guessed it. The ad was for a mens’ hair … Continue Reading

According to wordhippo.com, the opposite of hard can be any of the adjectives shown below. Since it’s fairly unanimous that last year was hard on many levels, I suggest we opt for the opposite. So facile it is.  👍 To … Continue Reading