Although currently dimly lit and a little rough on the eyes, your unfinished basement still has a lot of potentials. With just a little love and the help of the following ideas, you can spice it up in no time and get some great use out of the space.

Add a pop of color. Give your basement a whole different look without a big renovation by adding some color to space. Consider painting and sealing the floors, opening up the room by painting the rafters white or a light color, or creating a bold...

 

This one crept up on us pretty fast.  Unfortunately,  we are getting a slight repeat of last year. Omicron has thrown a curveball into our daily lives.

The uncertainty surrounding the variant “could force some people into paralysis and hibernation,” says Norman Miller, a real estate and finance professor at the University of San Diego. If omicron proves to be dangerous, it could push some potential home sellers to hold off and hunker down instead and buyers to wait out the worst of it.

But the...

Doing your research and asking questions is important when looking for a mortgage lender. Not all lenders are the same, and it’s important to understand as much as possible before you move forward in the home loan process. 

So here are a few questions to ask:

1.  Are there any fees I would be charged for your loan service- what are they and when would they be paid?

2.  Are there any other loans or specialty programs I qualify for besides the loan you are currently recommending me?

3.  How much l...