Small Home, Big Life Journal

3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Bungalow Bubble

Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing

Fall For America

I am sure you noticed the sun’s daily path tracing an ever lower and shorter parabola across our day’s sky. We have now passed

10 Easy Things to Do at Home to Help the Environment things you can do at home to save the environment

10 Easy Things to Help the Environment

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you watch news reports about climate change? I do. What can we do to help, even if our

The Ultimate Alaska Road Trip

If your idea of the ultimate Alaska Road Trip includes planes, trains, automobiles and boats…then this adventure is for you. This seven day Alaska

To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell

When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers.

More Wavers America!

Much to my children’s dismay, I am a waver. I don’t believe you have to only be a mid-western American to be outwardly friendly

5 Reasons Why Glacier National Park Should be on your Bucket List

The United States National Parks including Glacier National Park are amazing, each in their own right. I recommend adding each one to your bucket

We Find the Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable

Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having

7 Ideas to Use Antiques in a Modern Way

So you want to decorate with fresh clean lines…but…you have several heirlooms and antiques that have been passed down to you from family members..

Amazing 6 Day Tour of Washington’s National Parks

What to See and Do in the Pacific Northwest – Washington After an incredible trip to Oregon last Summer, I headed North in July

American Independence Anew!

If ever Americans needed a few days off to try and match pre-pandemic holiday pleasure, this Fourth of July break finally allowed us the

You’re A Okay Boomer

The men and women who served our country in WWII earned a special consideration for their age group. “The Greatest Generation,” as coined by

10 Day 1900 Mile West Coast Road Trip

Adventure Awaits! Summer 2021 is going to be an epic year for the American Road Trip. This post will help you plan a 10

7 Tips to Help You Plan Efficient Travel Post-COVID

7 Tips to help make your next trip run smoothly and efficiently. These are tried and true methods that I have used over the past few months.

4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now

The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National

Is B&C Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?

At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we

What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?

Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing

4 Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your B&C

Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition.

Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines

Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The

How Much Time Do You Need To Save for a Down Payment?

One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll

93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks

A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than

Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits

A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed

Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?

Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in

How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Bungalow Budget

Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change

What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market

If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously

Buyer and Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market

Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up