Spring home buying season is fast approaching!

By: Realtor.com Team  Spring and summer are the high seasons for buying a home: according to one estimate, about 40 percent of home sales happen from April through July. Spring is a great time to buy a home, because buyers can move in better weather, have months to fix up the house before the cold sets … Continued

The Top 10 Cities for first-time homebuyers

Written by Nick Wallace, SmartAssetAs we move into spring, many potential first-time home buyers will be eyeing their local housing market and trying to decide if now is the time to make the leap to home ownership.For most, it is the financial decision of a lifetime — a home, after all, is not only a … Continued

Renters: Design tips and tricks that won’t break the lease

When I’m not at work or socializing with friends, I’m probably watching my favorite home and decor television network. If you’re anything like me, these shows inspire you to make your curb more appealing or give your space a little upgrade. So you put on your jacket and head out to the nearest home improvement … Continued

We made it! Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies

Six Wichita firms make Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list  Tony Javier’s Professional Home Buyers is among the fastest-growing companies in the country based on three-year revenue growth.As the economy continues to slog toward recovery, some Wichita businesses have been soaring.Six local firms made this year’s Inc. 5000 list by Inc. magazine, which ranks companies by their … Continued

5 Credit Habits to Break in 2015

Ready to win your financial resolutions? Find out how to succeed in 2015. By Becky FrostIf you’re identifying 2015 — or even 2016 — as the year you make a major housing change, you’ll want to confirm that your credit behaviors are at their best. Buying a house is probably the biggest expense most of … Continued

Benefits of Buying a Home in the Fall

The real estate market is open 365 days a year – yes, even on holidays – but there are cyclical trends in the marketplace. Some of those ups anddowns are based on mortgage interest rates and housing availability, but some are based on the season.Next to spring, fall is the busiest season for home buying … Continued

Easy Fall Prep for a Warm and Cozy Home

Here are a few projects to get your home ready for the coming cold weather and holiday season By The editors of This Old House, This Old House Online. Get Ready for the Cold Season Fall means vibrant red, orange, and yellow foliage, lots of pumpkins, and refreshingly cool temps. But, it also means winter … Continued

Eight Easy Ways To Get Your Home Thanksgiving-Ready In A Weekend

 If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your house, this weekend is the perfect time to really get it ready for entertaining. Whether you need to do some cleaning that you’ve been putting off or you just want to make sure your kitchen is ready for mass amounts of cooking, this week’s installment of weekend DIY … Continued

7 simple ways to improve your credit score

Need to boost your credit score? Unfortunately, a credit score isn’t like a race car, where you can rev the engine and almost instantly feel the result.What’s a good credit score? Credit scores are more like your driving record: They take into account years of past behavior, not just your present actions.You can keep an … Continued

20 Frugal Christmas Eve Traditions: Fun Ideas for Your Family

Does your family have Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?  Sometimes having a family of your own means creating and having your own traditions that are different from those of your childhood.  Here are some fun family ideas for Christmas Eve (you can even pick more than one)  Article by: Kim Danger, MommySavers.comhttp://mommysavers.com/20-frugal-christmas-eve-traditions-fun-ideas-for-your-family/

My Favorite Tips on Arranging Furniture!

So you’ve moved into a place that has a small living room. It’s not the end of the world. In fact, some say that a smaller living room will feel a lot more inviting and comfortable than a larger one so, you see, you might actually be lucky. But you still have to deal with … Continued

Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal in ONE DAY

Whether you plan to sell your home, or you just want it to make a better first impression, there are lots of curb appeal projects you can complete in just one day! Oh, and they won’t make you break open the college fund either… A little bit of work and you can change the look … Continued

Interior Design Styles: 8 Popular Types Explained

Looking to decorate your new home and seeking thematic inspiration? Search no more. We’re covering 8 interior design styles that are popular in modern homes. In reality, practitioners blend different elements from several decorating styles together, but it’s crucial to identify the core aspects of each one. 1. Mid-Century ModernThe mid-1900s produced some of the most iconic pieces in modern design. … Continued

Credit Newbies Alert! How to Build Your Credit

Building credit can be tricky. If you don’t have a credit history, it’s hard to get a loan, a credit card or even an apartment.But how are you supposed to show a history of responsible repayment if no one will give you credit in the first place?To have a FICO score, for example, you need … Continued