This week Zillow announced it is shutting down its homebuying business, resulting in the lay-off of 25% of its employees. The company, who are best known for publishing online real estate listings, got into financial difficulty after pursuing a tactic of using algorithms to [...]
Looking to upgrade your home without embarking on a time-consuming, expensive project? These home improvement hacks are quick, easy and, best of all, cheap! 1. Switch up your couch The easiest way to bring new life to your couch is undoubtedly to add some new [...]
Halloween is on the way and these days the spookiness is almost secondary to what treats you’re serving up! If you’re hosting or attending a Halloween party, people of any age will enjoy these unique and clever Halloween recipes. Plus they’re all quick and easy [...]
Buy a House with No Money Down? Is this really possible? You're probably wondering what the catch is, especially with the common misbelief still circulating that a 20% down payment is needed. Not only can you get into a home with less than 20%, but [...]
If you’re in the process of buying a home in Michigan, chances are you’re researching like mad and taking advice from those around you too. To make your home buying journey as easy as possible, here’s some advice you might hear that is actually untrue [...]
If you’re looking to take out any line of credit such as a mortgage or personal loan your credit score is crucial. It informs whether you will be offered a loan, and if you are, what the repayment terms will be. If you’re working to [...]
If there’s one thing Michigan does better than any other state it’s putting on a stunning Autumn display of color. The Great Lakes State boasts beautiful vistas and when fall arrives things only get more magnificent. Here is just a small sample of scenic driving [...]
What is an authorized user? Think of an authorized user on your credit card like an honored house guest: They’re welcome to use your credit card account whenever they like, but don’t have any of legal obligations to the credit card company. The idea behind [...]
Be a Savvy Homebuyer: Tackle these Commonly Overlooked Factors When Buying a House When it comes to buying a house, there are so many things happening at once it’s easy to lose track everything that needs attention. Below we list some common things first time [...]
Labor Day signals the unofficial end of Summer. And while we might lament the passing of sunny days, the fall in Michigan is not to be underestimated. As temperatures cool and leaves change color, our home state becomes almost impossibly attractive. Here are 5 places [...]
