One of the most common loans you can get to buy a home is a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. If the thought of paying for your home over the course of 30-years seems daunting, here are some easy ways to shorten that term which will actually end up saving you money over the life of…
It doesn’t matter if you’re a minimalist or maximalist, if you live in a tiny studio or sprawling mansion, everyone wants their house to feel cozy. What’s the alternative? Stale, sterile, and boring? Um, no thank you. While one of the secrets to a cozy home is creating a warm and welcoming environment for your…
While the old saying, “good fences make good neighbors,” may ring true for some, a new study out could indicate they may not be needed as much these days. According to realtor.com®, there’s a 75 percent chance that the folks you live next to consider you a good neighbor. This is according to realtor.com’s recently released…
Darker, cooler colors are still in! Earlier this year, PPG—a global supplier of paints and coatings—selected Night Watch, a dark green hue, as its 2019 Color of the Year. And they’re sticking by that verdict as the new year rapidly approaches. The color choice, which fetches images of a thick forest, is reflective of the increasing need…
Who says laundry has to be a chore? When it comes to great design, laundry rooms are often overlooked, and that shouldn’t be the case. Laundry may not be a glamorous task, but the space you do it in can be. These 25 inspirations from Dering Hall designers show that even the most functional space…
The decision to buy a home is a big one and it gets even more complicated when you factor in the decision between choosing a starter home or investing in a forever home. Luckily, that’s where we come in. We laid out three big considerations to keep in mind when you’re choosing between the two. Read…
Selling your home through the holiday season can certainly come with a few challenges. Chilly, wet weather and falling leaves in November and December might mean more raking and shoveling to keep your home pristine. However, the damp weather and dark skies don’t have to squelch your holiday spirit. In fact, the holidays are a…
