Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday responsible for bringing family and friends to the table year after year. Young and old alike come together to share delicious, mouth-watering food and express gratitude for everyday blessings and triumphs. A beautiful holiday, sure, but a beautiful holiday that will do some temporary damage to…
The housing market was the bright spot in the Federal Reserve’s monthly economic snapshot released on Tuesday. While consumer spending “softened,” business equipment spending was “sluggish,” and payroll growth has been “moderate,” the housing market has “rebounded,” the Fed said. “Housing activity indicators displayed further gradual improvement in August,” the report…
What is Green Fiber Cellulose? Cellulose is 85% recycled paper with a 15% fire retardant added. It provides better thermal and sound performance than other insulation materials. It gets blown in wet so it gets into all the gaps creating an igloo effect. Absorbs Sound. The density of Greenfiber cellulose…
The home-buying process is extensive and can be overwhelming – especially for new homeowners, and even more so if you don’t do your homework. If you’re in the market to buy, now’s the time to start preparing; and we’re here to help. We interviewed two industry experts to help homebuyers…
1. Pumpkins on Display A clear canister, such as an apothecary jar, makes for an instant Halloween display with the help of those undeniably adorable mini pumpkins you’ve been eyeing at the market (we’re right there with you). The range of colors they come in means there’s a look to…
Almost anything you finance requires some type of insurance these days. And when it comes to a big investment, like a house, it’s a smart move to look into insurance for it. As well as knowing what types of insurance you should consider. Read on to learn what homeowner’s insurance…
The last time the U.S. underwent major tax reform was in 1986, and unintended consequences caused the 1987 “Texas Depression.” Two of the biggest Texas banks closed their doors, the Savings and Loan industry crashed, Texas real estate plummeted to 10 cents on the dollar, and the price of West…
Summer is in full swing here in Central Texas, and you know the drill—it’s going to get hot. We have a few ideas for how you can beat the heat without spending all your hard-earned money on energy bills. Here’s how to stay cool on the cheap in your Hutto,…
Although spring and summer come with homebuying benefits, fall is the best time to buy a home. During autumn, buyers can take advantage of a less crowded market—and they often end up paying less than their spring-buying counterparts as a result. With this in mind, there are a lot of…
If the thought of moving to the suburbs makes you feel sad to leave the city, don’t worry—you’ll soon be head over heels for suburbia. Suburban life offers a wealth of benefits, including the fact that you don’t have to leave city life entirely behind. Here’s what you can look…
