Spring Painting

Spring Painting

by | Mar 12, 2017 | Deck, Deck, Porch & Patio, Tips

Spring is a good time to paint fences and the exterior of your home, especially wood surfaces. This way, they will be protected from summer heat and sun. Wood decks should also be sealed once a year.
Spring Painting

15 vs 30 Year Loan

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Buying, Real Estate, Tips

A 15-year loan is usually made at a lower interest rate. Equity is built faster because early payments pay more principal. In a 30-year loan, more interest is paid off than principal for the first 23 years, meaning larger tax deductions. As inflation and costs of...
Spring Painting

FWA Help

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Buying, Real Estate, Tips

The Federal Housing Administration works to make homeownership a possibility for more Americans. With the FHA, you don’t need perfect credit or a high-paying job to qualify for a loan. The FHA also makes loans more accessible by requiring smaller down payments...
Spring Painting

Fenestration Rating

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Buying, Tips

When you’re shopping for new windows, first, look for the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label; it means the window’s performance is certified.
Spring Painting

Mulching Bulb Beds

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Flowers, Lawn & Garden, Tips

Wait until the ground has begun to freeze before mulching bulb beds. Mulching earlier will encourage bulb-munching rodents like mice and voles to nest there. A 3- to 4-inch layer of mulch will help prevent freeze-thaw cycles that can heave bulbs out of the ground;...