What is a fix and flip loan? In a tight housing market, such as the one we're in right now, demand is high and supply is low. Even with available new construction, there is a need for older homes on the market. But, to entice buyers to your [...]
Need to decorate on a budget? When you have Magnolia taste but don't have the budget, it's easy to give up on decorating your home. But, there are ways to make your home both beautiful and delightful for less. Take a look at these posts from the Thrifty Decor [...]
Women's History Month had its beginnings in 1982, when the US Congress authorized that the second week of March be declared Women’s History Week. So, on March 7, 1982, President Ronald Reagan made that declaration. Then, in 1987, the National Women’s History Alliance petitioned the US Congress to designate [...]
Morgantown, WV welcomes wine aficionados. In the heart of mountaineer country, a family-owned operation has produced award-winning wines for over 20 years. Forks of Cheat Winery, located along the Cheat River is a must-visit for local wine enthusiasts. Wines are produced from French hybrid and American varieties. If you [...]
In West Virginia, being a first-time homebuyer may qualify you for assistance. The West Virginia Housing Development Fund works with a variety of lending partners on programs for first-time homebuyers. They serve to provide affordable housing for residents of West Virginia. The WVHDF not only promotes home loans with positive interest [...]
Think about shaping up your finances in Marion County. At the start of the year, folks tend to make resolutions about getting in shape. We sign up for the gym or a class. Then we shop for new athletic clothes. Our schedule gets rearranged to accommodate the time for [...]
The long winter months make finding a cozy home a high priority for many homebuyers. After all, when you spend much of the time indoors, you want a home that evokes warmth and comfort. There are lots of ways to make a home cozy, but here is a great [...]
Are you thinking about finding room to spread out — what about relocating to rural Harrison County, West Virginia? We can help you find the perfect home with the couple of extra acres you desire. You can learn more about Harrison County Rural Development here. And take a few moments [...]
In a recent article in Morgantown Magazine, author Holly Leleux-Thubron highlights redevelopment ideas for Morgantown's High Street from West Virginia University students. Landscape Architecture Professor Stefania Staniscia tasked seven students to reimagine the part of High Street adjacent to Courthouse Square. Here is what she asked of them: Determine [...]
In this recent article in the West Virginia University—Morgantown, WV Magazine, authors Stacey Elza and Claire Smathers shed light on new ways to fight cancer. They point out that while the “war on cancer” began under the Richard Nixon administration in the 1970s. And, that research has a long [...]
