Bold & Beautiful!

I love how beautiful bold colors look on the ceiling! It's a great idea, especially when you have lots of light. Who would have thought it could have such a dramatic effect! Be different, be bold, be beautiful!

Heads-Up Hues: 10 Bold Ceiling Colors

The 10 Commandments of Buying a Home

So you have your pre-approval letter in hand and are out searching for the home that is just right for you and your family. Congratulations! That's a huge decision and you're ready to hit the pavement. If you want to be assured that you will close escrow and move in to that beautiful new home once you find it, consider these most common buyer mistakes. Avoid them, or you may end up living in your truck!

The 10 Commandments of Buying a Home

Someday You Want to Buy a House

Buying a house can be an overwhelming experience for a first time homebuyer. It's important to surround yourself with the right professionals to help you navigate through the process. You may have a million questions! Chase Bank has put together a wonderful resource for you. My New Home is your step-by-step guide to buying a home. You first need to determine if homeownership is right for you. You can use the tools on this site to estimate your mortgage payment & determine the amount of downpayment needed so you can plan a budget. Learn the importance of your credit history and how to qualify and apply for a loan. Once you are well informed, you will be on your way for your first homebuying experience.  When you are ready, contact a well-qualified Realtor to assist you with selecting just the right home to fit your needs and your budget.

Someday You Want to Buy a House

Surviving Home Ownership

So you have purchased a home! Congratulations! Now what? You will probably find this guide to surviving home ownership published by This Old House, an extremely handy resource. Whether you are new on the block or a seasoned homeowner, here are 47 skills a person needs to survive home ownership—everything from removing stripped screws to cleaning big paint spills off the carpet. You will probably want to bookmark this and refer to it often!

What do I do now? Read more.

5 Homebuying Tips From Dad

Dad’s homebuying advice is back in fashion

It was a different world when Dad bought his first home.
But oddly enough, a lot of his homebuying advice (unlike some of his tie collection) is back in fashion.

Putting up a sizable down payment, holding back some cash reserves in the bank, and shopping smart so you can get the best deal on a home loan? You’ll make the old man proud.
Here are five homebuying tips from Dad that will serve you (and him) just as well in today’s market.

Tips for Selling a Vacant Home

A vacant home—regardless of how nice the property—can seem eerily empty and lacking in character and warmth, and selling a vacant home is more difficult than selling a furnished one, no matter the market conditions. However, if you are trying to sell a vacant home—whether it’s a second home or a space you were unable to sell before moving to a new location—there are a few key tips that can make the process easier and help provide a quicker selling time, and a better selling price.

Top 10 Free Apps for New IPad

So you have a brand new IPad (or like me, want one)!  Social Networx, Inc. is suggesting the top 10 free apps.  If you don't already have them, check them out!

Top 10 Free Apps for New IPad