Starter Homes

Was your first home a starter home? Are you currently in or currently considering the purchase of a starter home? It’s a great idea for many couples or families just starting out. It gives you the benefit of having those monthly payments go toward something instead of throwing rent money out the window. That’s the first obvious benefit. Another benefit is the ability to fix up the place inside and out, just the way you want it. You might also find that a starter home makes a good investment in some cases. If you purchase a home that needs some … Continue reading

A New Home: Something to Celebrate

My brother in law and his wife invited us to their new home to watch the Super Bowl. Don’t ask about the game, because I don’t want to talk about it. I’m too depressed! Anyway, it was great to get out and I was thrilled to see their home. I’m really close to my brother in law and love him like a little brother. His wife is great too. They are now officially first time homeowners and I couldn’t be happier for them. Their home is on ten acres with a huge pond, which makes a gorgeous view from the … Continue reading

The White Picket Fence

When it comes to getting married, there’s this image that our society fostered through our pop culture. One of the prototypes of getting married is the little house with the white picket fence. While few houses in modern suburbia make use of the white picket fence, the idea is still the same. For a married couple, choosing their first home together is a heady ambrosia of distilled dreams and fertile imagination. Range of Dreams When it comes to determining your price range, the area you live in and the amount you can afford will play the largest role. However, there … Continue reading