We’re going to talk about something that might be a little scary for some: money and your mortgage down payment.

When you’re buying a new house, you need to think about money quite a bit. How much should you have saved up to make that down payment on the home? Typically, we hear 20% as a general rule of thumb, but this may not be possible for first-time buyers. And if it is possible, should you put more than that down?

There are so many questions!

Here are the benefits of various percentag...

A Memphis design comeback is the 80s flashback we didn't know we needed (and aren't sure we want).

When you hear "Memphis," you might think of Tennessee. Or a particular style of bbq. Or maybe Memphis, Egypt; Memphis, Texas; Memphis, New York; or the 2013 Boz Scaggs album, Memphis.

But do you think of interior design?

Now you might. It's rather unforgettable.

The Memphis Group The Memphis Group was an Italian design & architecture firm founded in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. Sottsass was in hi...

It's 6 o'clock in the morning and you're frantically trying to shovel your driveway and de-ice your car before you have to leave for work. Before you run back inside to finish your now-cold cup of coffee and scarf down a quick bowl of cereal, you throw some ice melt onto your sidewalk and driveway so the rest of your family members don't slip as they head out to school and work. With everything else on your plate this morning, you probably haven't really thought about that ice melt outside of,...

Open house staging can be scary on a few different levels.

Perhaps the biggest fear for some is that you’ve got to get past any emotional attachment you have to the home. Homes hold a lot of memories, and I know it can be hard to let go, but fear not! Here are some tips to help you get through the process with a little less stress.

Clean it up. We talk about this all the time: if someone is coming into your home who usually doesn’t, you want them to feel comfortable and welcome. One way to...

Maybe this year you're looking to change up your location and find some new opportunities for this new year. Maybe you're looking to retire somewhere outside your hometown. Maybe your child is looking to move away for college and you're looking to move somewhere close--but not too close--just in case. Or maybe you're looking for an investment property in a city that shows a lot of promise.

Either way, you don't want to settle for an "ok-ish" place to live. So then what's the best?

If you're...

Area rugs can make a great addition to just about any room in your home. Not only are they a great décor accessory, but they have practical uses like shielding the feet from the sharp cold of hardwood and tile flooring.

A great compliment to cabin socks.

Don't be intimidated by adding an area rug to any room in your home. Here are some great tips to help you better plan for your purchase.

Don’t Worry About Sizing (Too Much) While you don’t want to get a rug that’s bigger than the entire ro...

With the start of a new year finally here, you may be getting ready to make a big commitment. The ultimate fresh start at the top of your list this year: buying a new home.

The thought of that might be a little… intimidating. Not sure where to start? Here are 8 tips to help you feel confident when you negotiate for your future home.

1) Familiarize yourself with the market. Get to know the houses in the neighborhood—down to the houses on the street of your potential home. What price did they se...