When buying a home, you have a lot of responsibility since it is such a large purchase. There are things you can do that can actually derail the deal and cause you to lose the home before finalizing the sale. Here are five things that will certainly jeopardize your home purchase and most likely cause the deal to f...

Idaho may be known for its potatoes, but the Gem State is quietly becoming a home location for celebrities from a variety of industries. From actors and actresses to musicians, to writers, to politicians, and athletes, Idaho is and has been home to many famous people throughout history. Let’s take a look at ...

PMI is known as private mortgage insurance. When you’re buying a home, most lenders require a down payment equal to 20% of the home’s purchase price. If a borrower can’t afford that amount, the lender will most likely view the loan as a riskier investment and require the homebuyer to take out PMI as part of ...

Photo Credit: iStock.com/MivPiv The Coronavirus pandemic may derail a lot of people’s vacation plans this summer. Still, a recent study by the consumer website WalletHub shows the best and worst cities in the nation for a staycation. The study examined 182 U.S. cities, including the 150 most populated U.S....

Photo Credit: iStock.com/Kameleon007 In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, many mortgage and student loan lenders have been promoting their forbearance programs, allowing people to take advantage of no payments on their loans for a defined period of time. While forbearance allows people to delay making payme...

We recently completed our “Green Week” series where we explored ways to make our homes more energy-efficient. The tips included 53 Ways to Go Green, Going Green with Larger Home Improvements, and Six Simple Things You Can Do Around the House to Save Money and Help the Environment. Following-up on those earl...