The Porch

Hosting Thanksgiving can be a very exciting, yet very overwhelming task. From making sure you have enough space for everyone, enough food...

When you're buying a home, it’s easy to focus on the big-ticket numbers—purchase price, down payment, loan details. But there’s a quieter...

The holidays are a time of reflection and reconnection. The holidays are also often a time when many of us realize just how much our home...

When you're buying a home, it’s easy to focus on just the loan amount and interest rate. But there’s a bigger picture—and it’s called PITI.

Veterans Day is right around the corner. It’s a great time to pause and reflect on not just those who have served, but also on how we can...

When it comes to home financing, every percentage point on your mortgage rate can make a big difference over time. One strategy some buyers...

Buying your first home is exciting, but it also comes with a lot of new responsibilities. One of the most important – yet often overlooked...

When you’re buying a home, most of your focus naturally falls on the down payment. That makes sense—it’s a big chunk of money, and it often...

As the crisp days of October settle in, our homes become sanctuaries from chilly winds – but that means spending more time indoors. It’s...

Let’s be honest—saving for a down payment can feel like climbing a mountain with no summit in sight. Between rent, bills, groceries, and...