Contract designer specializing in web/graphic design and development! Leading by example. Timeliness and reliability. Dedication and patience.
There is so much that goes into a successful design or development project: Clean code, communication, understanding, harmonious typography, balance between beautiful sites that are also intuitive, with a layout that's easy to navigate. Observation and study of the audience. Even a sense of humor to keep things in perspective! Our main goal is to strive more and more to embody all of these things
05/09/2017
Yes, It’s True! Why Replacing Your Front Door Can Help to Sell Your Home Faster There are plenty of things that you’ll need to shape up when you embark on selling your home, whether it’s painting the house or the minor fix-ups, but it’s easy to forget about some items that will be readily apparent to homebuyers. If you’re preparing to put your home on the market and are…
05/08/2017
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 8, 2017 Last week’s economic news included readings on construction spending, the post-meeting statement by the Fed’s Open Market Committee and labor-related reports including ADP payrolls, Non-farm payrolls and the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on new jobless claims and mortgage rates were…
05/05/2017
Let’s Talk Fencing: How to Put a Fence Around Your Home Without Destroying Its Appeal Many homeowners consider a fence around their property for a variety of reasons, whether it’s to keep the dog in the yard or to maintain privacy. However, the wrong fence can entirely change the look of your property and make a beautiful yard a bit of an eyesore. If you’re trying to determine what…
05/04/2017
Refinancing This Spring? How to Choose Between Variable and Fixed Interest Rates From choosing a real estate agent to finding the right home, the process of getting a mortgage is rife with many different choices. If you’re investing down the road, it’s likely that you’ve heard about variable and fixed interest rates and are wondering about the differences between the two and…
05/03/2017
5 Tips for Crafting a Counter-offer That Doesn’t Scare Away a Potential Home Buyer If you’ve recently put your home up for sale, one of the most exciting parts of the selling process is getting an offer. However, all is not said and done once you’ve received an offer, as you’ll probably want to negotiate a better price. If you’re wondering how you can counter without losing a…
05/02/2017
Honesty Is the Best Policy: Why You Need to Be Truthful on Your Mortgage Application There are few things better than finding your dream home and being able to afford it, but simply because you’ve found the perfect place doesn’t mean you should stretch the truth. It might seem tempting to polish your mortgage application a little in the hopes of making a better impression, but here…
05/01/2017
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 1, 2017 Last week’s economic news included readings on Case-Shiller Home Prices Indices, new and pending home sales. Weekly readings on new jobless claims and average mortgage rates were also released. Case-Shiller reported that home prices rose by 0.20 percent from January to February with a year-over-…
04/28/2017
Buying a ‘Micro’ Home? Be Sure to Consider These Major Lifestyle Changes First With the cost of a home on the rise and the concept of being sustainable becoming more popular, many people are considering moving to a smaller home to minimize their impact. It’s important, however, to consider what living small is really like before deciding that it’s the right move for you. If…
04/27/2017
Case-Shiller: February Home Prices Grow at Fastest Pace in 3 Years According to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, February home prices grew at their fastest pace in three years. While home prices have steadily grown in recent months, growth rates slowed in many areas month-to-month; the escalation of home prices from January to February indicates…
04/26/2017
What Fees or Costs Are Involved With a Reverse Mortgage? Let’s Take a Look As a means of avoiding monthly mortgage payments, a reverse mortgage is a way for homeowners to tap into their equity in order to defer the payments on their home. While this can be a beneficial option for those who are older than 65, it’s important to be aware that – like any mortgage product –…
04/25/2017
How Young Is ‘Too Young’ to Buy Your First Home? Getting Started Early Has Its Ups and Downs Many millennials are expected to enter the housing market in the next year with the interest rates still low. However, while it may be a good time, it does not necessarily mean that it’s the right time for you to make the investment. If you’re currently weighing your options when it comes to home…
04/24/2017
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 24, 2017 Last week’s economic reports included NAHB Housing Market Index, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued. The National Association of Realtors® released data on existing home sales; Freddie Mac released average mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also…