Here are some practical tips to help you avoid fraud online. Do not share your online banking credentials. You should never have to give out your online banking credentials to receive a deposit. Please call the credit union immediately if you have shared your credentials with anyone. We require Multifactor Authentication to log in to […]
John and I wanted to build a retaining wall to help with our flooding issues. The way the land is formed around our house creates a lot of flood zones and it’s something we needed to address rather quickly. In addition to building the retaining wall we also installed a couple of French drains, but […]
Before our home renovation project took off we used a small room that was perfect for housing all of our tools and equipment. John organized the room nicely, complete with a pegboard of hooks. It was photograph and magazine publication worthy of the perfect nook with anything you could think of to complete any home […]
Purchasing a home is a significant goal for many people. There is nothing that feels better than signing that paperwork, moving in your belongings and turning a house into YOUR home. The current economic climate has turned most areas of the country into a seller’s market. That’s great when you are selling, but if you […]
You’ve probably heard the (admittedly smart) advice from many–”Make sure you get pre-approved before you begin shopping for a home!” or “Don’t think about putting in an offer on a house without a pre-approval letter in hand.” However, getting pre-approved may seem like a tricky matter and the idea a bit overwhelming. In reality, preapproval is […]
When you are shopping for a home, you are likely focused on finding the right place—a home that meets your needs and has some of your wants, in a convenient location. However, just as important is making sure that the mortgage you choose to pay for this home will not cause you undue stress—today or […]
It can be really hard to find an independent contractor that is reliable and that you can trust. We have gone through a handful of contractors and we understand how hard it can be to find quality workmanship. If you’re like us and you’re renovating your home by yourself, one independent contractor to help can […]
If you’ve been shopping for a home for any length of time, chances are you’ve learned a bit about mortgages. One thing that comes up very often when you’re shopping for a mortgage is something called mortgage points or discount points. Understanding what these are and what they do, can help you make a smart […]
When you are looking over your household finances, you probably come across a lot of acronyms. APR, FDIC, IRS–the list goes on and on. However, there is one acronym that you will want to know for sure, that acronym is HELOC. Let us show you what a HELOC is, and how it can make a […]
We’re so glad that we can team up with Liberty Financial and share with you our home renovation process! John and I never saw us as home renovation people but the next thing we knew, we were having date nights at the hardware store. We’re not sure who we’ve become but if it’s on the […]
