Should You Get a Home Equity Loan or HELOC? As a homeowner, you should have gained some equity in your home since living there and paying your mortgage down. Have you ever considered using this equity to finance some of your needs if you don’t have the cash flow?  A home equity loan or line […]

6 Safety Tips for Smoke Alarms Have you checked your smoke alarms lately?  It truly is a matter of life or death.   Smoke alarms that are missing or not working play a role in nearly 3 out of 5 fire-related home deaths, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Most homeowners know that it’s important to […]

How Trustworthy Is That Online Estimate for Your Home? Let’s Talk About It, Y’all. Okay, be honest… who hasn’t snuck a peek at their home’s value on one of those real estate websites? Whether it’s your place, your neighbor’s, or that dreamy beach house you strolled past on vacation. We have all done it – […]

Winterize Your Home: Essential Maintenance Tips for a Safe, Efficient Winter As the colder months approach, now is the time to prepare your home for winter weather. Proper winter maintenance can prevent costly damage, improve energy efficiency, and ensure your home stays comfortable throughout the season. Follow this comprehensive checklist to winterize your home—many tasks […]

Thinking About Selling After the Holidays? Let’s Get a Head Start! If you’re planning to sell in the New Year, it’s the perfect time to get a jump on preparing your home. Here are some key tips to set you up for success:     1.    Start Planning Early Reach out to us anytime—it’s never too soon! We’ll […]

Four Ways to Finance Your Renovation You love your neighborhood and everything about where you live, but do you wish you could make some changes to your home??? You’re not alone with this thinking. But many homeowners don’t move forward since they believe that financing and lack of cash is a roadblock for them when […]

Local Programs Make Planting a Tree Easy and Inexpensive In this 3-part series, Greening Your Home, you’ll learn ways to make your home more energy-efficient while also saving you money in the long run. Caring about the environment and being “green” can be easier than you think as a homeowner. You can start today! Here’s the […]

8 Ways to Save Energy At Home In this 3-part series, Greening Your Home, you’ll learn ways to make your home more energy-efficient while also saving you money in the long run. This second article lists some simple ways you can save energy in your home. Caring about the environment and being “green” can be easier […]

In this 3-part series, Greening Your Home, you will learn ways to make your home more energy-efficient while also saving you money in the long run. In this first article, you’ll learn why energy audits can help you solve some of your home’s energy dilemmas. Caring about the environment and being “green” can be easier than you think as a homeowner.

As a homeowner, you can benefit from some tax breaks that can make your home more affordable, with thousands of dollars shaved off from your IRS bill each year. It’s a benefit we like to remind you about!