What Homeownership Can Mean for You
When you’ve never owned your home, your relationship to it is less personal. Let’s face it, when something goes wrong in your rented apartment, you call the landlord or manager to… Read more ⇢
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Professionals Answer: “How Do I Increase My Home’s Value?” (Part 1 of 3)
When preparing to sell their home, a common question pops up. Homeowners want to know what they can do to get the maximum selling price on their home. Of course, the… Read more ⇢
The First Thanksgiving in Your New Home
You’ve invited everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving with you in your new home … a joy-filled day with family and friends, good company, great food, celebrating old traditions and creating new… Read more ⇢
Growing an Indoor Garden
With several more weeks of winter to go, you might be hankering for some fresh greens, herbs or sprouts in your diet. Changes and improvements in lighting, soil and planting techniques… Read more ⇢
How to Avoid Being House Poor
Buying a home is exciting. If you’re young, it gives you the sense of finally stepping into the adult world. If you’re at some other life change (marriage, starting… Read more ⇢
Need an Air Conditioner But Don’t Have Ducts?
As scorching or humid summer days approach, you may be second-guessing the purchase of that vintage or historic home you’ve had your eye on. In fact, in many… Read more ⇢
Buy, Sell, or Update Your Home?
Are you thinking about selling your home? According to the July 2013 National Housing Survey conducted by Fannie Mae, 74% of those surveyed… Read more ⇢
Is Fall Well Anticipated in Your Home
How do you welcome fall at your home? Do you pull out the hay bales, carve up the pumpkins, welcome the howling wind and wait as the leaves fall to… Read more ⇢
Tips for Home Buyers
Finding a new home can be one of the most exciting times of your life. It’s a little like dating – the pursuit, the “getting to know you” period, the proposal… Read more ⇢
Spring Means Servicing Your Air Conditioner
In preparation for warmer summer days, spring is the perfect time to have your air conditioner serviced. With regular service, air conditioning units can continue to function in the most efficient… Read more ⇢
5 Ways to Increase Your Credit Score
Scorrrrrrrre!!!!!! Celebrate a World Cup of Your Own You may not make it to the FIFA World Cup this year in Brazil, but you can still score big… Read more ⇢
Keeping the Old House when Buying the New
The current housing market, while picking up in most areas, has one basic problem: low supply. With many buyers choosing to keep their old home when they purchase a new home,… Read more ⇢
Is It Time to Stop Renting?
It’s not your imagination that rent keeps going up. In fact, across the United States, from the end of summer 2013 to the end of summer 2014 rents increased over six… Read more ⇢
Winterizing Your Vacant Home
Whether it is your summer vacation cottage, or your recently vacated home put up for sale, proper winterizing prevents your home from deteriorating while it’s empty and saves you money… Read more ⇢
Minimalist Home-buying
When you’re house hunting, it’s good to know your “living personality.” The home you choose should reflect the way you like to live rather than the latest trend in home design. Read more ⇢
