The Porch

We live in a spending era, in which the variety of goods and services available far outnumbers our ability to pay for them. Furthermore,...

While you may want to pick a dog for your family based on their sweet eyes or soft fur, there are better factors to consider when bringing...

Home purchases usually involve an appraisal. Lenders will condition for an appraisal to make sure that the collateral (the house) is...

We’ve all seen the commercials touting the benefits of a reverse mortgage. But like all advertisements, they don’t tell the whole...

The beauty of salads is that they can be a side or the main event. Hearty or light. Or somewhere in between. If you’re in the mood for...

A year and a half of lockdowns and quarantines mean many people have dedicated a space in their homes for workouts. (For more on this topic...

Real estate is a unique product. It sells differently than anything else people buy. Real property is scarce, immobile, customized, and...

If you own your home, you probably have a homeowner’s insurance policy. If you have a mortgage, you likely pay into an escrow account for...

To everything, there’s a season. If you’re vacillating between renting or buying a home, you can never do enough research. While the...

The summer might be drawing to a close, but there’s still plenty of time to get outside with the family. And having fun doesn’t require...