The Porch

The Keys to Homeownership

Background with awesome gradient

Latest Articles

Home Selling

Ready to Sell Your House but Can't Find Your Next Home?

When you decide to sell your home, chances are you are both a little scared and a little excited about what this new chapter of your life...

Read more
Lifestyle

Transform your Kitchen With the Power of Color

Looking to usher in spring at home? Adding color can be the perfect way to switch things up in your space without having to commit to a...

Read more
Lifestyle

How to Plan a Proposal

With the rise of social media and reality television shows, marriage proposals have gone from intimate to intimidating. What once was a...

Read more
Lifestyle

Tame Your Bathroom with These Organization Hacks

A small space doesn’t mean you have to compromise on organization. There are plenty of ways to maximize the surface area in a bathroom and...

Read more
Mortgage 101

Reverse Mortgage: Loan Explained

The reverse mortgage is perhaps the most misunderstood home loan of them all. In the past, reverse mortgages have carried an unfortunate...

Read more
Refinancing

How Taxes Can Affect Your Home Refinance

Are you ready for a refinance? Refinancing is often a simpler process than the initial purchase of a home, but it comes with unique...

Read more
Mortgage 101

How Long Should It Take to Pay Off a Mortgage?

Although it feels like it will take the rest of your life, your mortgage does actually have an end-date. That date, however faraway it...

Read more
Mortgage 101

7 Tips for Getting Your First Mortgage

Your very first mortgage – a daunting prospect, right? It’s definitely one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime,...

Read more
Lifestyle

The Best Ways to Keep Pests Out of Your Garden

Does your garden have a pest problem? Pesky intruders can come at your flowers and vegetables from all angles. Land, air, and subterranean...

Read more
Finances

What You Need to Know About Payment History

You likely know that your credit score is an important factor when it comes to making big financial decisions – getting a car, obtaining...

Read more