Home ownership is a right of passage. As it’s customary to search for the “right home,” take the time to understand your wants, needs, and an absolutely not list. Then, as a homeowner who has since developed a new list of home nonnegotiables... (Read More)

When doing a home inspection, it's essential to take note of items that may cause problems in the future. These are known as home inspection musts and are the things you want to pay extra attention to when inspecting a house. Use this guide as your... (Read More)

When you've found the home of your dreams, it can be easy to be blinded by that dream. It's the perfect home … there can't be anything wrong! Or if there is something, how bad can it really be? Or maybe you just love the house so much that you... (Read More)

It won’t be long before we will feel the chill of winter approaching. Is your home ready? The good news is that winterizing your home doesn't have to be costly or time-consuming. With a free afternoon (or two!) and a little elbow grease, here are... (Read More)

Autumn is in the air. Can you feel it? The cooler temperatures are a nice reprieve from the summer heat, but they are also a reminder to get ready for colder weather ahead. It's important to prepare your home for the winter. As a homeowner, here are... (Read More)

Halloween is really about so much more than ghosts and goblins. It's about spending time with family and friends, exercising creativity and imagination. And, of course, it's about the candy! But wait … did you know that of eight major U.S... (Read More)

A new home is definitely a big reason to celebrate. Are you moving into a new home? Put a fire extinguisher on your shopping list. Do you have friends or family moving into a new home? What better way to mark the day than with a thoughtful... (Read More)

Did you know that the average size of a home in the United States in the early 1950s was less than 1,000 square feet? Today the average U.S. home has more than double that amount of space. For many home buyers, bigger is better. But does your... (Read More)

Do you feel like the mortgage industry has a language all its own? You're not alone. Surveys show that many consumers get frustrated with all of the unfamiliar terms, acronyms and phrases that are part of the mortgage application process. Here are... (Read More)

You want to buy a home, but you don't have a 20 percent down payment saved. Good news! In many cases, homebuyers don't need that much money to buy a home. But you're going to have to set aside some money for a down payment. How much? And how can you... (Read More)