Does your home have a laundry room? Energy-efficient appliances? A walk-in pantry? A patio or front porch? These are just some of the features home buyers want most, according to surveys conducted by the National Association of Home Builders. Also... (Read More)

There's nothing like moving — whether it's across town or across the country — to make you realize just how much stuff you have! When moving, you're likely to let some things go, but probably also add some new appliances, furniture and other... (Read More)

Mortgage rates have been so low for so long that it's hard to believe that they were once so much higher. How high? In 1981, home loan rates peaked at 17%, the highest level on record. Ouch. Today mortgage rates are near their lowest level on... (Read More)

Brrr! Feeling a bit chilly? Space heaters are a popular way to get a bit of extra warmth at home or in the office during the spring, fall and winter months. However, many of us don't realize that space heaters are dangerous. The U.S. Consumer... (Read More)

Ready to make a move? Finding the right property can be a daunting task. In addition to selecting a design and a floor plan that you like, you also have to think about the condition the home is in. Although it might be tempting to sign a mortgage... (Read More)

Thinking about making a move this fall? If you need to sell a home first, you know that there likely will be a smaller group of potential buyers than there was in May, June and July. That doesn't make the off-season a bad time to sell a home... (Read More)

The VA home loan program is one of the most flexible and attractive ways to finance a home today. There's no set downpayment requirement, no private mortgage insurance and rates are lower than with many other types of loan programs. It's also one of... (Read More)

Thinking of buying your first home or one that better suits you and your family? Here are three important people who can help guide you through the largest investment most people will ever make. A mortgage professional. Nearly nine of 10 buyers... (Read More)

Kids today are growing up in a world in which updating your friends on your every move is totally acceptable, if not expected. Posting to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat about where you are, what you're doing and who you're doing it with... (Read More)

When you're buying a home, you know you need homeowners insurance. But what about a home warranty? A home warranty is not an insurance policy. It is a contract covering repairs and replacements on your home's appliances and/or mechanical systems... (Read More)