How Much of My Monthly Income Should I Spend on A Mortgage?

How Much of My Monthly Income Should I Spend on A Mortgage?   Before you plan to spend the maximum amount you’ve been approved for, consider whether you can really afford the mortgage your lender offers. Here’s how to determine how much of a mortgage payment your budget can handle each month. According to the latest data from Trulia, the median selling price for a home is $192,000. That’s far more than most of us could afford to pay in cash, and why most of us take out a … Continue reading...

Saint Nicholas Day!

Saint Nicholas Day Do you practice Saint Nicholas Day in your home? Date When Celebrated : Always December 6 St. Nicholas Day is today. Yes, there really was a christian Saint Nicholas. He lived in the country of Greece, just a couple hundred years after the birth of Christ. This day is in honor of Saint Nicholas and his life. Saint Nicholas became a priest, and later, a Bishop of the early Catholic Church. True to the christian concept of giving up belongings and following Christ, St. … Continue reading...

1289 Southwest Gyp Hill, Premiere Property with one of the BEST views in Barber County

1289 Southwest Gyp Hill, Premiere Property with one of the BEST views in Barber County Presented by Heather Stewart associated with Coldwell Banker Plaza Real Estate Premiere Property with one of the BEST views in Barber County. Situated on the Scenic Gyp Hill Byway this 40 acre tract offers panoramic views for miles!!! This home is being sold with mineral rights & nearly every room features a view. Open, light, & bright with high 10-12' knock-down ceilings and full walls of … Continue reading...

What to Do a Year Before Buying Your First Home

What to Do a Year Before Buying Your First Home The ultimate timeline ensures the smoothest of transitions to home ownership. A real yard. Closets bigger than your average microwave. The freedom to decorate however you darn well please! Making the switch from renting to owning is exhilarating, but many rookie homebuyers find the process trickier to navigate than they expected. This is why we created our First-Time HomeBuyer Checklist. The 12-month timeline will help you sidestep common … Continue reading...

Creative Storage Ideas for Every Room

Creative Storage Ideas for Every Room   Storage Ideas & Hacks You've got stuff. And while it may seem like there's not enough space for it all in two houses, these genius storage ideas will prove that theory wrong in a hurry. With easy storage hacks from real homeowners and expert storage tips from organization pros (you can DIY a storage solution out of what?), you'll never believe how much your house can hold. Read more... Stretch your storage space — no matter your … Continue reading...

Home Maintenance for People with Better Things to Do

Home Maintenance for People with Better Things to Do Courtesy of House Logic Owning your own home shouldn’t mean an endless list of chores. Weekends are meant for coaching a youth soccer team to victory, chopping your way through “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” or training for a 5K to help save the pandas — not working your way through a tedious, 30-item maintenance checklist. But then, taking care of the home you love is important, too. So how do you have your fun and … Continue reading...

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