Blog | Kathryn Mooney

Kitchen styles: White transitional kitchen basics

Studies have shown, over 40 percent of folks who renovate their kitchen opt for a white kitchen as it can be styled with ease and when coupled with a transitional design, can appeal for a lifetime. What is a transitional style kitchen? A transitional kitchen combines traditional styles with ...

The best pool party food ideas

As the weather warms up, there is one thing on many homeowners’ minds: having or attending a pool party. Food, drink and party games are always major aspects of party planning, and pool parties are no exception. As a host, you want to provide a great spread that ...

Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...

What is a mortgage prepayment penalty?

Mortgage lenders make money primarily through interest payments, which means many loans come with a mortgage prepayment penalty. And while not impossible to prepay your mortgage, it’s important to understand prepayment penalties and how they work. How penalties vary by lenderSome lenders charge prepayment penalties for paying out the loan balance ...