Are you one of the many people dreaming of owning your own home? It is one of those dreams that transcends culture, age and region. Owning a home has become a symbol of success and security. Unfortunately, too many people find that dream is just out... (Read More)
The conventional home buying wisdom is that you can’t start looking to buy until you’ve saved up enough to put at least a 20% down. But that’s a big chunk of change, especially when housing prices and interest rates are high. So what are your... (Read More)
You're in the market for a new home. It’s easy to get caught up in the details of the home itself: its size, the number of bedrooms, the condition of the kitchen and bathrooms. While things like square footage and condition of a home are... (Read More)
Did you know that the typical family of four uses about 12,000 gallons of water per month? Leaky faucets and toilets and other water-gobbling problems and habits can add up to hundreds or even thousands of gallons more. The good news? Many common... (Read More)
You wouldn't trade your kids for anything. They bring laughter and joy to your life, they amaze you with their creativity and kindness, and they comfort you with hugs and kisses. Yes, children are pretty awesome. But the reality is that they are... (Read More)
Do you think you’ll be a forever renter? You’re not alone if you do. Research from the Apartment List shows that 18% of millennials plan to rent forever, an increase of 7% from the previous year. In addition, the median age of the average... (Read More)
You are ready to find the home of your dreams.
No doubt you've heard all kinds of home buying advice, such as starting negotiations by offering a certain amount below the asking price or making a bid that's a specific amount less than what you're... (Read More)
When it comes time to sell your home, you'll need to decide which types of repairs and improvements you'll want to make before it's listed for sale. Should you update your kitchen? Apply fresh paint to the living room? Plant flowers? Clean or... (Read More)
There's no doubt about it: Moving can be really stressful. And a lot of that stress comes from having to move all that "stuff." Here are some tips designed to make that part of your move a lot easier:
Make a to-do list early. Things are going to... (Read More)