Blog | William "Bill" Thompson

Is it time to make the change from renting to owning a home?

For many, the homebuying journey often starts with getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Once approved, a buyer has a mortgage can enter the real estate market with a budget in hand. Identifying key signs can help you decide if it’s the right time to secure a mortgage loan. You're ready to upgrade ...

Starting a Backyard Garden

Not every homeowner is willing or able to dedicate backyard space to a big garden, but the size of your garden shouldn’t deter you from looking into options for a very rewarding hobby. Whether through simply growing a few herbs or flowers in containers, or by tilling a plot for bountiful ...

Four Ways to Save for a Down Payment on Your First Home

It’s a difficult time to be a first-time home buyer. Post-recession buyers are wary--and for good reason--of how and when to save money for a down payment on a house. One thing to remember, however, is that it’s always a good time to start saving. In this article, we’re going to ...

What Is a Green Roof?

Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels In building a sustainable home, every material decision matters. The choice of roof material and type can make an enormous difference both in your home’s energy efficiency and environmental impact. Because of the ever-growing demand for sustainable architecture and design, the number of options for ...