5 tips for choosing a closing date

One of the decisions you’ll need to make when you make an offer to purchase a home is the closing date. Yes, it goes into…

3 reasons to consider a pre-sale home inspection

Picture this: You find the perfect buyer for your home. The offer is clean, the buyer is making few demands and the transaction begins humming…

Consider the commute before saying “ok” to the house

If your commute to work takes 25 minutes, congratulations – you’re average, according to a 2009 study by the United States Census Bureau. Commuting to…

What retirees need to consider about their homeowners insurance

Paying for your homeowner’s insurance is a routine that, over the years, becomes habit. The experts at AARP warn that allowing this routine to continue…

Need to sell your home? It’s all about the marketing

There’s no secret to getting a home sold quickly – the more people that view it, the better your chances of a quick sale. Unfortunately,…

Make your neighbors disappear with privacy landscaping

When looking at homes for sale, how much is privacy worth to you? If you place a premium on not feeling like you live in…

Sunshine and fresh air: 4 spring cleaning hacks

With the official start of spring in less than one week, it’s time to fling open the windows, let out that stuffy winter air and…

Help! Why are my houseplants dying?

It’s hard enough to keep our outdoor plants alive during hot summers and frigid winters, but when our indoor plants start popping off it can…

Spring is on the way — how’s that garden looking?

Although spring doesn’t officially start until Monday, March 20, we did gain more than an extra hour of daylight last month. Sure, it’s still cold…

3 easy tips for a dreamy bedroom

If your bedroom is merely a place to sleep and to store your clothing — if it isn’t a sanctuary to help buffer you from…