Karen Boies

Mortgage Planner

  • How to Deal With Stress When You’re Moving to a New House

    Moving is one of the most difficult things you’ll ever do. Most people feel the stress from the moment the decision is made, the first box is packed and the movers are hired. Find out how to cope with the stress of moving using these tips and suggestions for you and the entire family. Everyone agrees that moving

  • 20 Fireplace Decor Ideas That’ll Light Up Your Living Room

    Your fireplace functions as the heart of your home. What’s a cozy, fall day without crackling logs and a warm blanket? But if your chimney can’t handle the heat, there are still plenty of ways to decorate a non-working fireplace. These decor ideas dress up the mantle and hearth without relying on fire, so the centerpiece

  • 30 Tips for Increasing Your Home’s Value

    Home Improvements: Under $100 Tip 1: Spend an hour with a pro. Invite a realtor or interior designer over to check out your home. Many realtors will do this as a courtesy, but you will probably have to pay a consultation fee to a designer. Check with several designers in your area; a standard hourly