Get rid of kitchen clutter
I think it’s a safe bet that just about every home has a junk drawer. You know, that place you throw things because you can’t…
Author: Eric Ross
The new homeowner’s essential tool kit
Just when you think the drain on your savings couldn’t get any worse, you close on your new home, unlock the door and move in.…
Should I get a C.L.U.E.?
In the information age the chances are pretty good that your personal information is in at least several databases that you may not even be aware of.…
The Pros and Cons of the USDA Guaranteed Loan
If you can’t pay cash for your new home you’ll need a mortgage and, if you’re not in the market for a luxury home, you’ll…
Decisions: How to choose between two houses
Sometimes, it’s feast or famine in the house-hunting game. Depending on the market, you may find few, if any, suitable homes in your price range.…
Lose out on the home of your dreams? Don’t hesitate to make a backup offer
In a sellers’ real estate market when there are few homes available and a large pool of ready and willing buyers, many of those buyers…
Thinking of becoming a landlord?
Landlords are a bit like dentists; folks typically try to avoid them as much as possible. But, it’s the dentist and the investment property owner…
Hooray for the FHA!
In case you missed it, last summer Congress passed H.R. 3700, The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016. By the way, the bill passed…
Garden resolutions for 2017
Sure, we’re knee-deep in winter right now but before you know it, temperatures will warm, the garden will beckon and you’ll trade high heating bills…
Post-holiday cleaning hacks
The holidays are officially over and millions of American’s are sitting, shell-shocked, in the massive mess left behind in their homes. From grease-spattered stoves and…