Buying Your First Mattress
| February 21, 2013 | Posted by TonyD under new appliance, Uncategorized |
Recently, my wife and I decided to upgrade our mattress to a king from full. After years of delaying and sleeping on her bed from college, we finally decided it was time to invest in a serious mattress that would last us for at least 10 years (hopefully much longer). No more fighting for space… more
Winter is Coming: Time to Prepare
| October 11, 2012 | Maintenance |
It seems like just yesterday it was a muggy 95 degrees outside here in Chicagoland. As it does every year, winter is creeping up on us fast. Over the past 2 winters, I’ve learned there are some things, as a young homeowner, that need to be done while the temperature is still mild. So I’ve created a list of things i’m… more
Invest in a Subscription to Consumer Reports
| September 13, 2012 | Helpful Tools, YHOG Recommended |
As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, you can bet that stuff is going to go wrong with your house. Your dishwasher, dryer, coffeemaker, lawnmower, grill and every other appliance you have in your house is eventually going to break down or not work as efficiently as it could. So now what? Since most of us are new… more
How Much Will Your Monthly Payments Be?
| August 13, 2012 | Buying A Home, Financial, Getting Started, Helpful Tools |
When my wife and I were looking to buy our first home, we knew how much we could afford to spend each month on mortgage payments. The problem was that we didn’t know exactly how to tell what our monthly cost would be by looking at the price of the home. Conventional wisdom says to… more
Stuff Will Break…So Be Ready
| July 31, 2012 | Getting Started |
Now that my wife and I have owned our house for over 2 years, there’s one thing we know for certain: there will always be something we need to update or repair. Ask any homeowner – it’s a constant battle. It is literally never-ending and something you should prepare yourself for. But don’t worry, by… more
You Should Get A Dog
| July 26, 2012 | Posted by TonyD under Getting Started |
One of the best things we did after buying our first home was getting a dog. At first, I was hesitant. My wife and I had just spent a bunch of money buying our first home and were spending most of our time and money fixing it up. Did we really have the time… more
Interview With Experienced Real Estate Broker, Bryan Bomba
| July 18, 2012 | Posted by TonyD under Buying A Home, Getting Started |
A few days ago I spoke with Bryan Bomba, a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker who focuses on the housing market in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. For more information on Bryan and is team, you can visit his website: www.hinsdalearearealestate.com. Bryan was kind enough to share his experience and help answer some of the basic… more
Must Have Tools For Young Homeowners
| July 9, 2012 | Posted by TonyD under Getting Started, Helpful Tools, YHOG Recommended |
Now that you own a house, it’s your responsibility to maintain and improve it through the years. What are some tools you should invest in that will help you do so? I’ve created a list of tools that I own and use regularly to keep my house looking good. Check them out – the links all bring… more
A Must-Have Cookbook For Young Homeowners
| July 7, 2012 | Posted by TonyD under Getting Started, Helpful Tools |
You now own your very own kitchen: time to put that bad boy to use. Cooking your own food is healthier, tastier, and more cost effective. I believe that anyone can be a good cook, it’s just a matter of following great directions. While my wife and I use a ton of different websites to find great… more
8 Tips For Finding The Right Neighborhood
| July 3, 2012 | Posted by TonyD under Buying A Home, Getting Started |
Location, Location, Location. It’s one of the most important factors you should consider when buying a house. I’ve listed the 8 things that you can do to ensure that your future neighborhood is the right fit. Look at the walk score on Zillow: A Walk Score measures how walkable an address is based on the distance to nearby amenities.… more