The Porch

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....

Ah….Old Man Winter. You either love it or hate it. Whatever camp you fall into, you might as well lean into the season. Craft projects are...

If 2020 had one lesson, it was to expect the unexpected. As 2021 progresses, many are likely to feel the ongoing, costly effects of the...

In fact, debt is a very tricky thing. It is very easy to borrow money, but very difficult to give it back. However, a student loan is...

If you are on the hunt for a house but your credit could use some work, that typical homebuyer excitement might be overshadowed by credit...

As a mortgage lender, we get a ton of questions every day from first-time borrowers and veteran homeowners alike.