Spring fever? Turn your home into a money maker!

February, in many parts of the country, is that month when spring fever starts to set in. The phenomenon is no old wive’s tale, either,…

Avoid costly plumbing bills by being kind to your toilet

Whether you refer to it as the loo, throne, potty or John, your toilet isn’t quite as indestructible as you may think. Sure, “toilets have…

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…

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.…

5 tips to get financially ready to buy a home

The ability to pay your bills on time and still have money left over at the end of the month makes you financially solvent, important…

5 things you need to know about home warranties

One of the biggest fears of most homebuyers is that there is something wrong with the home and it’s waiting for after the move-in to…

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…