Spring Home Decorating Ideas

Brighten up your home during National Decorating Month in April! A fresh coat of paint, stylish fabrics, and bright light fixtures give a tired space a fresh look and can make something old look new again. Now that your home is clean, tidy, and clutter-free (thanks spring cleaning!) it’s time to give your home a…

Read More

Steps to Buying a Home in Western Washington in 2021

With the new year, comes new year’s resolutions. On the personal side you might want to maintain a healthier diet this year, on the business side, you might want to work toward that promotion at work. But what about home buying goals? If becoming a home owner this year is one of your resolutions, follow…

Read More

20 DIY Halloween Decorations You Can Leave up Until December

DIY Halloween decorating ideas that you can leave up through Thanksgiving, taking you right up to the Christmas holiday decorating season. Leave all these 20 DIY Halloween decorations up until you’re ready to decorate for the holidays. Some people love changing up their home’s seasonal décor, others would like to play along but the idea…

Read More

5 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Halloween

With Halloween just a few weeks away, it’s time to start decorating your home. Here are 5 easy ways to dress up your porch for Halloween. Halloween Lights Orange lights really liven up your home, especially when kids are coming up to your home for trick or treating. Take a trip to the Dollar Store and…

Read More

Virtual Home Buying in 2020

2020 will always be known as a peculiar year, as COVID-19 and the virtual lifestyle became the way of life. But going virtual as a home buyer has its advantages. From convenience to closing timeframe, virtual home buying is an appealing option for many home buyers that’s sure to stick around for years to come.…

Read More

4 Ways to Make Your Home Office Work (Even If It’s In a Closet)

With the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020, many people were tasked with the unique challenge of finding a space in their home that they could make a home office. An organized and visually appealing work area can help you feel more productive – and relaxed. Here are 4 ways to make your home office…

Read More

Priorities for Home Buyers in 2020

In 2020, Americans have spent more time in their homes than ever before (due to a global pandemic), and have begun to reevaluate their relationship with their current living spaces. Because of this, house design trends are changing. Here are the top 4 priorities for home buyers in 2020. Priorities for Home Buyers in 2020…

Read More

Tips to Buy a Home During COVID-19

While Coronavirus has changed the way many businesses operate, home buying in the time of COVID-19 is still feasible. A majority of processes have moved online, in an effort to keep health and safety a top priority. If you were planning to buy a home this year, here are a few things to keep in…

Read More

4 Summer Time Party Ideas

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your summer time gatherings! Assuming we’ll be in Phase 2-3 in Washington’s Reopening Plan for at least part of the summer, here are ways to celebrate with loved ones. From block parties to dinner parties to casual backyard BBQ’s, here are 4 summer time…

Read More

5 Simple Ways to Save for a Down Payment

Saving for a down payment is often the toughest task for home buyers, especially after battling COVID-19 hurdles the last few months. Whether you’re opting for an FHA loan with as low as 3.5 percent down, or shooting for a conventional loan with 20 percent down, saving money in general can be difficult to accomplish,…

Read More