Is this Neighborhood Headed Up? Or Down?
When searching for a home on a budget, you’ll often find great deals on the edge of up-and-coming neighborhoods. But how do you tell if a neighborhood is headed up? Or,… Read more ⇢
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Loan Options with Low Downpayments
U.S. economists expect 2015 to be a strong year for housing. What this means to you is that more homes are selling and the supply of… Read more ⇢
Keeping Your House Show Ready
Having your house on the market while you’re living in it can be a stressful time. You still have to live. The dog still puts muddy prints on… Read more ⇢
Relocating Made Simple
Okay, there’s really not a simple way to relocate … after all, you’re uprooting yourself, moving away from friends or family or both, leaving your comfort zone and launching… Read more ⇢
Landscaping Your Home Using Sustainable Beauty
How beautiful is the landscaping of your home? Does it flow with the lines of your house and blend well with your neighborhood? Have you noticed others making upgrades over… Read more ⇢
Clearly Seeing Windows in Your Home
Updating the windows in your home can be a big investment. However, it can be a great way to improve your energy efficiency, especially as cold weather approaches. Here are… Read more ⇢
Smart Selling to Today’s Homebuyers
If you’re considering selling now that the housing market outlook is improving, take a few moments to consider how buyers have changed what they look for in the home buying process. Read more ⇢
What to Know about Your FHA Mortgage Insurance
An FHA mortgage is a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The FHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, insures loans so that lenders will… Read more ⇢
What to Know about Summer Lawn Care
Lush greens and rolling verdant fairways stoke homeowner dreams of the perfect lawn. In most areas, July starts the season with the highest demand on the water supply. So maintaining those… Read more ⇢
Pesky, But Potentially Costly Home Maintenance
If you’re new to home ownership, you may not be familiar with all of the responsibilities that are now yours. All of those things you used to call the super or… Read more ⇢
Preparing Your Home for Winter
With November just around the corner, winter weather is on its way. Now is the time to get the jump on cold weather and winterize your home. Whether you are selling… Read more ⇢
How Oil Prices Affect the Housing Market
Most of us rejoice when the prices at the pump go down. To use that means freed-up cash in our personal economy. When we’re consider buying or selling a home, however,… Read more ⇢
Create a Timeless Kitchen with the 4 Cs of Kitchen Design
Nothing says “dated” like a kitchen trend from a decade ago. Consider giving your kitchen a makeover using timeless elements that are always in style. That way, no matter… Read more ⇢
Lofts — Not Just for the Young
As a real estate trend, loft living is here to stay. Originally thought of as live/work spaces for artists and musicians, the term “loft” evokes transformed warehouses and industrial… Read more ⇢
Backyard July 4th Celebration!
Celebrate your new home with a backyard barbecue! Nothing speaks independence like owning your own home. If you’ve rented for most of your adult life, the… Read more ⇢
