Tag: how to
-
How to Shop for a Mortgage Without Hurting Your Credit (Much)
Read more: How to Shop for a Mortgage Without Hurting Your Credit (Much)Wondering how to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit? It’s a valid concern, but don’t worry. From narrowing down your lending options to paying down your credit cards, we’ve rounded up some tips to help you protect your credit score while scoring the home of your dreams! Read more.
-
How to Pack 10 Tricky Items for Moving
Read more: How to Pack 10 Tricky Items for MovingYou’ve found your dream home—congratulations! Moving can be an exciting new adventure, but there are a few more items to check off the to-do list before you can enjoy your new abode. One of the biggest tasks, of course, is packing up your belongings. While some items can be easily tossed in a box without…
-
Preparing for a Move: How to Declutter & Minimize
Read more: Preparing for a Move: How to Declutter & MinimizePreparing to move to your dream home? Start fresh and don’t bring any current clutter with you! Paring down your possessions to only the items that “spark joy” sets you on the path to a more stress-free and satisfying move. To help you get started, we’ve listed a few decluttering tips, leaning toward the minimalist…
-
How to Buy a Home Off a Floor Plan
Read more: How to Buy a Home Off a Floor PlanSince new homes offer so many possibilities, there may not be a home already built to your specifications when you go under contract. Don’t let this stop you from getting the home you really want. Follow these tips to select the floor plan that’s best for you. Read more.
-
How to Choose a Moving Company
Read more: How to Choose a Moving CompanyYou wouldn’t buy a new home without first exploring your options. Choosing a moving company should be no different! Get quick tips for how to choose a moving company that suits your needs and will ease the stress of packing and moving. Read more.
-
Clear the Clutter with 5 Quick Wins
Read more: Clear the Clutter with 5 Quick WinsThe new year is here and you’re ready for a fresh start. What better way to reset than to clear the clutter from your home? The prospect of decluttering your entire home might seem a bit overwhelming, especially if it’s been a while since you last attempted such a feat. So, start off small by…
-
How to Manage Your Credit Score During the Holiday Season
Read more: How to Manage Your Credit Score During the Holiday SeasonThe holidays are a tempting time to splurge, but if you’re planning on purchasing a home in the near future, keep a close eye on your bills. ‘Tis the season for holiday spending, but the five tips below will help keep your credit score in great shape.
-
How to Choose Stair Railings for Your Home
Read more: How to Choose Stair Railings for Your HomeStair railings may not always be top of mind when personalizing new home finishes, but perhaps they should be. In addition to enhancing safety, they can change the entire look and feel of a home. If you want a staircase that will make them stare, there are three types of railings to consider. Learn more.
-
How to Sell Your Home: A Checklist
Read more: How to Sell Your Home: A ChecklistYour dream home’s calling your name, but first, you have to sell your current residence. Not quite sure where to begin? Not a problem! We’re here to help you prepare your home for sale (and find a new one that meets your criteria). Our handy checklist covers everything from choosing a real estate agent and…
-
The Best Time to Do These Lawn Care Tasks
Read more: The Best Time to Do These Lawn Care TasksReady to plan out a lawn care schedule? We’ve rounded up timing tips from popular gardening resources to help you work smarter! Watering tips from Popular Mechanics: Early morning may be the best time of day to water your lawn. Why? You lose less water to evaporation if you do it before temperatures and winds…
-
Building Your Dream Home: How to Choose a Homesite
Read more: Building Your Dream Home: How to Choose a HomesiteBuilding a new home? Depending on the variety of lots available and the floor plan you’ve selected, you may have a choice of homesites. Don’t be content to simply pick your spot from a plat plan! Go out and see each homesite firsthand. You’ll likely be living in your new home for many years to…
-
How to Make a House a Home
Read more: How to Make a House a HomeFinding your dream home is exciting but settling into it and building memories there is the real reward. From pre-Moving-Day prep to housewarming tips (when you can’t host a house party), here are some ways you can start to make a house a home.
