The Porch

Mortgage industry terms—there are many and it can be hard to make sense of them, especially when they seem so similar. Pre-qualification...

Food is life. Growing your own food is empowering. You can start big or small – anywhere from a few ingredients to total self-sufficiency....

On the market for a Fixer Upper? Who isn’t nowadays? But before you find yourself ankle deep in moldy subflooring, take a pause and...

"We work hard, but we have fun while doing it."

Here is the single biggest caveat for sellers in today’s real estate market: Not all buyers are the same.

Springtime is finally here, and Easter is right around the corner. It's time to get your kids out of the house, or if the weather is too...

So, you found your dream house in your dream neighborhood. But there’s one thing you didn’t account for: difficult neighbors. From noisy to...

The minimalist movement has arrived and with it comes a growing number of homeowners anxious to downsize. Once you’ve individually touched...

Turning an ordinary patio into an oasis is something many homeowners dream about, but many don’t bring to fruition. As much as the end...

Remember the days of posting pictures of your dogs, your freshly painted nails, or even the infamous duck-face-selfie on Instagram? Seems...