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…

Housing Market Update – January 2023

Welcome to the Monthly Market Report for October 2022. We want to give you the insights that you need to help confidently make the best…

How to choose a buyer’s agent

Although Americans continue to be smitten with the DIY craze, buying real estate is not a do-it-yourself project. Sure, it’s fine to surf the Internet…

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…

Hey Veterans: Learn all about the VA Construction Loan

World War II defined the 1940s in the U.S. With the return of our soldiers came the Boom – the Baby Boom generation. Our men…

What you need to learn about a home before committing to buy it

Here’s something we find fascinating: 90% of diners researched a particular restaurant online before dining there. That is more than any other business type, according…