Finding the value of your home requires knowing the assessed value, appraised value and market value of the property. While these terms all determine how much your home is worth, each is used in different ways. Here is a quick guide to assessed, appraised and market value to help: Assessed value Assessed value is based on a calculation...

Whether you’re a gardening beginner or just want more weekends free from plant chores, there are plenty of ways to create a low maintenance garden. By choosing the right plants and using the right tools, you can have a lush and beautiful garden with less effort. Try these tips for creating a low maintenance garden of your own:...

House style goes way beyond interior design. When it comes to curb appeal, exterior home design is everything. If you’re trying to sell your home or just want to make a statement in your neighborhood, knowing the hottest trends can help inspire your design ideas. Whether your home is craftsman style, Cape Cod style, ranch style or one...

Many aspects of caring for a lawn are seasonal, like using lawn fertilizer in spring. However, in most climates, fertilizing multiple times a year is the key to a healthy lawn. To help you accomplish your lawn goals, here are some tips for applying lawn fertilizer at the right time: What’s the best fertilizing schedule? Many homeowners follow...

If you’re low on outdoor space, creating container gardens might be the perfect solution. Planting multiple varieties of plant in the same container saves space and gives you the opportunity to flex your creativity. However, there’s more to container gardens than just sticking several plants in one pot. If you want to design beautiful and healthy container gardens,...

Prospective homebuyers and current homeowners know that a mortgage is likely to go hand-in-hand with your home, unless another arrangement has been made. However, there are many options available for those monthly mortgage payments, most commonly through 30-year fixed rate mortgages and 15-year fixed rate mortgages. Most know about the 30-year option, but what about the 15-year fixed...

If your energy bills are high, your windows could be partly to blame. Windows allow the sun’s heat to warm up your home in summer, which means your air conditioner has to run more. Windows can let cold air in during winter through drafts while heated indoor air seeps outside, causing your furnace to run more. In fact,...

Sustainable gardening is an excellent way to make your outdoor hobbies even more eco-friendly. There are a variety of benefits to sustainable gardening practices, including growing your own organic produce and helping the local environment. But how do you get started? Compost your kitchen & garden waste The basis of a successful garden is fertile soil, and the...

PMI, or private mortgage insurance, is a necessity most times. If your down payment is less than 20% of the purchase price of the home, then you’ll need to pay for this additional insurance in order to secure a loan for the home. This policy protects the lender if the borrower cannot pay the loan installments. This way,...

Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush from Pexels In a nutshell, if you have owned a home for five years and lived in it for at least two out of five years, or if you’ve owned the house for two years and lived in it the entire time, a single person has a $250,000 tax exemption. If you are married,...

When it comes to enhancing outdoor living spaces, outdoor furniture choices can make all the difference. But what is the best way to choose outdoor furniture? With so many variables and options involved, selecting the perfect furnishings can seem like an ordeal. Luckily, there are some simple ways you can get started. Here is a guide to help...

This 4BD|4BA|oversized 3-car home is a must see for all who desire country charm! Located on a 2.5 acre treed cul-de-sac lot, this lovely 3731 sq ft home features Pike’s Peak views, a tile roof, new carpet throughout, radiant floor heat, 3 large living spaces and all appliances! Enter from the expansive 38’ x 6’ covered front porch to wood floors leading through to the kitchen and breakfast nook. The kitchen features double ovens, an island with countertop-height seating space, a ceiling fan and abundant storage. Refrigerator included! The breakfast nook would also make a great main level home office, home school room, craft area or sitting...