Blog | Megan Samay

How to choose awesome tools for any tool enthusiast

When it comes to buying presents, tools are typically a harder item to get, especially if your receiver is a pro at DIY projects. While it may seem like an impossible task outside of precision screwdrivers, drill bits and the humorous bottle opener, there are ways to get around the ...

Eco-Friendly Floors

Choosing new or replacement eco-friendly flooring is one of the emerging trends among house and condo owners. Eco-friendly flooring is made from, or with, more sustainable resources, such as materials that don’t deplete or permanently damage the environment (such as toxic laminates), or reusable or recyclable materials. Here are some ...

California Luxury Homebuying Tips: Review the Local Housing Market

Buying a luxury house in Beverly Hills, Sacramento or any other California city or town should be fast and simple. Yet for homebuyers who fail to analyze the Golden State luxury housing market closely, problems may arise that make it difficult to achieve the best-possible results. Lucky for you, we're here ...

Is a Balloon Mortgage Right for You?

Image by Jojje from Shutterstock Many people own homes through a mortgage agreement. Traditional mortgages are primarily fully amortized or gradually paid off with regular payments over the lifetime of the loan. Each payment contributes to both the principal and the interest. A balloon mortgage is a short-term home loan with fixed-rate ...