It’s no secret that if you can draw in potential buyers with one glance at the outside of your home, you’re much more likely to make that sale. This attraction to the exterior of your home is what we fondly call “curb appeal,” and having it could make all the difference. If you’re  considering putting your house on the market, there’s no need to break the bank. Here are just a few cost-effective tips on how to improve your home’s curb appeal. 1.   &... read more

In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many Americans have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are today’s rates truly a bargain?   While average mortgage rates have drifted between 4% and 5% in recent years, they haven’t always been so low. Freddie Mac began tracking 30-year mortgage rates in 1971. At that time, the national average was 7.31%.2 As the rate of inflation sta... read more

With so many places closed and activities cancelled, it’s becoming harder to figure out activities for your kids that don’t involve staring at a screen. But with a little imagination, your back yard can be all you need in order to say ‘good bye’ to your child’s boredom. Here are five activities you can do just outside your back door:   1)    Build a Box Fort This is for all of the times you’ve given your child a present, then found yourself saying “They ... read more