Knowledge is power. And if you’re planning on buying a home and purchasing what typically represents the single largest purchase the average person will ever make, you’ll want to arm yourself with as much information as possible. If you’re a homeowner planning on selling this year, it pays off know your competition, and what buyers […]

Private mortgage insurance may be unavoidable — and it can increase the cost of your loan. But would you feel better about paying PMI if those premiums were tax deductible? If you put down less than 20 percent when you purchased your home, chances are you’re paying private mortgage insurance (PMI). While the deductibility of […]

It’s no surprise that young adults have been slow to purchase their first home. Many face significant student loan debt and have struggled to save for a down payment due to rising rents. Parents today are looking for ways to extend a helping hand to get their children into their first home and on the […]

The average U.S. rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 3.29% this week, the lowest ever recorded by Freddie Mac in a series that goes back to 1971. The rate fell 16 basis points from the prior week after the worst stock retreat since the 2008 financial crisis sent investors piling into the bond […]

We take trips to the nail salon very seriously. It’s such a special time to relax, tend to yourself and enjoy some much needed self care. We also know that it is not an easy feat finding amazing nail salons. In a big city like Columbus, which houses too many nail salons to count, discovering the […]