What to do when the power goes out

Rolling blackouts, cars hitting transformers, hurricanes; there are numerous causes for power outages. What they have in common is that you’ll have company in your…

What you need to know about your home warranty

The first thing you need to know about home warranties is that they are neither insurance nor warranties. They are, in reality, service contracts.They were…

Are you prepared for the next natural disaster?

“The U.S. has sustained 341 weather and climate disasters since 1980,” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This averages to 7.9 weather…

Alternatives to granite kitchen countertops

Thinking of upgrading the kitchen countertops in your home? While granite is still quite popular, several other surfaces are gaining on it.If you’re tired of…

Dear Baby Boomer: Aging in your current place may not be such a great idea

I love my home. But, when it comes time for me to bring in the shingle and I contemplate what life will be like as…

What are the disadvantages of a home loan modification?

Home loan modifications are perhaps one of the most controversial topics of the last couple of years. It’s become more of a hot topic since…

Check out the plumbing before you put in an offer on that home

Snooping around a home’s plumbing is not one of the more glamourous parts of buying a home. Yet far too many homebuyers ignore this aspect.Common…

The nuts and bolts of the mortgage process

If you think that making the decision to purchase a home was a tough one, wait until you see what’s next! The very first step…

First-time home seller? Take these 3 critical steps first

Those first tentative thoughts about selling your home will invariably bring on a rush of questions: What should I do? Where do I start?Many homeowners…

Energy efficient windows can help sell your home

Regardless of who or what is to blame, the hard truth is that Americans are paying dearly for energy this winter.In fact, “… residential gas…