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…
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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…
How to determine whether that house you have your eye on will increase in value
Impulse buying. Think it only applies to the grocery store? Sadly, folks who have a tendency to live for today often choose even financial investments…
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…
Think a whole-house inspection is enough?
Due diligence: it’s a fancy way of saying that a homebuyer should not depend on the word of the seller (even though, legally, the seller…
Gardening ideas for a condo balcony
Garden envy – a common malady of the condo dweller who longs for a patch of dirt in which to work his or her botanic…