The journey from prospective buyer to homeowner can feel exciting and is often a huge milestone for many people. Whether it’s about providing a haven for your growing family, having a place to call your home, or simply using a property as an investment, seeing your name on a deed is a big deal.  However, the need to raise a down payment can be a…

Moving can be stressful, costly, and challenging for many when it’s just you and your cat, but it can seem like an impossible task when there are kids involved. And it’s the school year, and they don’t want to move, and you’ve got a million other things to take care of before the big day. Undoubtedly, moving with kids is overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean…

Moving into a new apartment can be both exciting and stressful. Whether it’s figuring out how to position your couch, confirming that sprinklers and smoke detectors are properly installed, or getting creative about how to hang your favorite photos in your living room (careful of nail marks!), there’s a lot to do. Many apartments ask that you walk through and make a note of any…

Whether you’re a tenant living in a home or a homeowner yourself, you’ve likely invested in your place’s condition. As you probably know, it pays off to keep an eye on any issue that might occur in the house or its surroundings — it can save an enormous amount of time and money in the long run. One of the most significant repairs a house…

Applying for a new apartment can be a stressful ordeal. In an ideal world, it would be a smooth and pleasant process from start to finish, but in reality, there are many things that can hold you back and prevent you from getting that one-of-a-kind rental you always dreamed of. For example, you’re finally ready to move out of your parents’ house, you find that…