Be safe this summer
Americans love summer. Whether it’s because it presents the perfect opportunity for the annual getaway or because of the additional amount of sunshine on these deliciously long, summer days, summer, not [...]
Yes, you can: A millennial’s guide to buying a home
That moment when you just can’t stand writing one more check to your landlord so that he can pay his mortgage payment. That is the moment you are emotionally ready [...]
Is it time for a closet makeover?
If you’re digging through sweatshirts and turtlenecks to reach your tank tops and shorts, it’s time for a closet makeover. It’s like eating an elephant The job is much easier, [...]
What’s lurking in your home’s plumbing system?
While the surgeon general hasn’t taken up labeling water heaters as possibly harmful to your health, they may be. In fact, any of the many components that make up a [...]
3 reasons to think twice about looking at for-sale-by-owner homes
The housing market is moving at warp speed, with homes that are in decent condition and priced right flying off the market in a matter of days. When it will [...]
The down payment isn’t the whole enchilada – here’s how much cash you’ll need to buy a house
The real estate industry has done a bang-up job on letting consumers know they’ll need some cash when they purchase a home. Typically, it’s the down payment that’s mentioned. Seldom [...]
3 Low-Cost Tips to Increase your Home’s Curb Appeal
If you need to sell your current home before buying that adorable bungalow you’ve had your eye on, you have your work cut out for you. Getting your house ready [...]
3 ways to avoid home catastrophes while you’re away on vacation
Call it the “Murphy’s Law of Home-Buying” if you will, but there’s a good chance that shortly after you move into your new home the water heater will die. It [...]
Psst: Millennials, come on out – it’s time to buy a home
Quick! What’s the number one reason that so many millennials aren’t getting into the housing market? No-brainer, right? It’s all about that stubborn student loan debt they racked up. In [...]
Building a home? Go green and ensure its future value
In all the excitement of choosing your lot, your appliance package and all the other extras that go into buying a new home, something important may fall through the cracks: [...]