What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what those costs are...
How VA Loans Can Help Make Homeownership Dreams Come True For more than 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes. If you or someone you care about has served in the military, it’s essential to learn about this program and its advantages. Here are some important...
Tips to Make Sure your Car is Hurricane-Ready Hurricane season is here—check out the following tips to keep you and your family, as well as your car, boat or RV safe in case severe weather strikes. With most of your focus on your family and home, you may not think much about your car during a hurricane. But, it...
We’ve waited all year to break out our favorite Christmas dessert recipes! From Christmas cookies to peppermint treats, there’s nothing that gets us more in the holiday spirit than a day of baking holiday goodies! For Ree Drummond, Christmastime is all about making a variety of cookies. “I set aside one day and bake a few different kinds, so...
There are so many ways to show love to others at Christmastime. Christmas is a great season to teach your kids how to love their neighbors and love their friends. This list of 75 Random Acts of Kindness Ideas at Christmas gives you many suggestions to make the holiday season special for your family and those...
There are many places to visit during Christmas in Texas, and a Christmas getaway in Texas might just be what you need. However, according to magazines, the internet, and a few more sources, these Texas towns made the list of the 12 most charming Christmas towns in Texas. Celebrations will happen all over the Lone Star...
From wood and paper pumpkins to acorn trees, wheat centerpieces and more! Autumn is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start brainstorming fall crafts your family and friends will enjoy. We’re thinking painted pumpkins (carved ones too, of course!), leafy garlands, and DIY projects that can double as Thanksgiving and Halloween decor! Since kids may already be excited...
With lawn care high on the list of things you take pride in, autumn is no time to relax. There’s plenty of leisure time ahead, but now’s the time to finish the season strong. Check your way through the following lists, based on the type of grass you grow. You can get a jump on...
Finally, the season of cooler temperatures, changing foliage, and pumpkin spice lattes is here—and you know what that means: We’re ready to break out our favorite fall recipes. Ree Drummond says that she likes to “dive into things like chili, soups and stews, not to mention pies, sweet rolls, cookies. Man, does my baking cabinet get a workout from now until...
SCOPE OUT THESE TEXAS FALL FESTIVALS NEAR YOU FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY. Warm fall days and pleasant nights spread through the Lone Star State making it one of the most beautiful times to visit. While football, fall foliage, and Halloween often dominate family travel during the fall season, there are plenty of other...