3 factors that may impact the sales price of your home

You can make all the necessary repairs to your home, clean it, stage it, maybe even remodel it. But there are some factors that may…

Buying a condo with an FHA-backed loan

Most home sales go through without a hitch but there is always a chance that one will hit a snag somewhere along the line. Many…

What you need to know about the FHA home appraisal

It’s safe to say anyone who was in the market to buy a home last year knows that 2016 was a hot and heavy sellers’…

Hey Boomer – Selling your home? Do these 3 things first

While the real estate industry is wringing their collective hands over how to attract millennials to the market, the boomer generation is actively buying and…

Flood insurance: What you don’t know may be harmful to your pocketbook

Ah, the paradox of water. We soak in it to soothe tired muscles, we relax to the sound of it falling on the roof, we…

Smart home features: Are they worth the splurge?

In only three years, the number of Americans who claim to understand what a smart home is has jumped 53 percent, according to a Finn…

Mother’s Day: It’s not supposed to be a Hallmark holiday

This Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day and, like many holidays, it took the work of one tireless promoter to bring Mother’s Day to life. Her…

Are you a water waster? Water your lawn the right way

 Ah, May – it’s that time of year that our gardens explode and those of us itching to get out and get dirty are in…

7 tasks to tackle before you move in

Quick! What’s the first thing most homeowners want to do upon closing on a new house? If you said “move in,” you’re correct. Unless you…

Upgrade your bathroom on a shoestring

Kitchens and bathrooms are the workhorses of the house. Every member of the family spends time in each room, numerous times a day and, over…