Shopping for a house can leave you exhausted and spiritually broken, especially when that dream home is proving tricky to find in your price range. Even though you’ll eventually find the right one, you may also find yourself cutting it close on cash if you didn’t properly prepare financially. ... Continue Reading » about Cash needed to Close on a Home
Real Estate
What is Home Refinance?
Refinancing a mortgage is a powerful tool that can help you to save money on your home payments. Refinancing your mortgage takes advantage of your positive payment history and may enable you to lock in lower interest rates, obtain more agreeable repayment terms, or lower the amount you pay each ... Continue Reading » about What is Home Refinance?
Home Staging
Hey there, it’s your favorite home stagers! We’re so excited to be partnering with the talented Anne Carlson. Today we’re talking about the importance of removing personal items when listing your home for sale. Removing personal items from your home is equally as important as decluttering and ... Continue Reading » about Home Staging
Staging your Home to Sell
Hello from your Ivy Lane home staging team! We’ve had so much fun partnering with Anne and are excited to bring you today’s blog topic -- which type of home staging is right for you? Selling your home can be one of the most stressful times in your life. This is likely your largest financial ... Continue Reading » about Staging your Home to Sell
Home Flooring Trends
Very few things in a home can make such a difference to both form and function as new floors. Flooring reflects not only your style and personality, but also your lifestyle. The right floor can make it easier to keep your home cleaner, hide imperfections, and set the mood for a cozy living space. ... Continue Reading » about Home Flooring Trends
How to Refinance Your Mortgage
When rates are low, it can seem like the ideal time to refinance your mortgage. After all, who doesn’t like a lower interest rate? There are lots of good reasons to refinance your mortgage, such as adding on or trying to streamline your expenses, but what’s really involved in the ... Continue Reading » about How to Refinance Your Mortgage