The Porch

Moving into your new house can be an exhausting commitment, but once you settle down, it relieves you as if you have just conquered a...

Ahhh…Valentine’s Day…a day to celebrate love in all forms. This year might look different with the pandemic, but you can still help your...

The COVID-19 pandemic rolls on. If you’re like a lot of other people right now, you’re trying to think of ways that you can improve your...

If the roar of the city has become too much and you are hoping to stretch your wings somewhere a bit more remote, a USDA loan could be the...

If you haven’t done so yet, start looking for a real estate agent. Find an agent you trust, talk with them about whether you’re ready to...

It may be cold and gray, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring some good energy inside. (Goodbye, winter blues.) If you have a green thumb...

Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or you’re moving into a different house after living in the same place for years, there are certain...

First things first: start by getting prequalified. This way you’ll know if it is an option to purchase a home before selling your existing...

The sky looms gray while snow falls in large wet clusters. The air is frigid with the chill of January, and despite your very best...

Winter is here, and that means snow, ice, and freezing cold temperatures. It also means taking a little extra care of your deck or patio....