3 critical tips when selling your home during a market transition

You’ve no doubt heard that the housing market in changing. In fact, one expert claims that “We’re in a housing recession right now.”While he is…

Can’t make the payments on your VA home loan?

From the high (and going higher) cost of food to escalating energy bills, budgets are being destroyed across the country. And being able to shop…

How to Protect Your Identity: 4 Essential Tips to Avoid Identity Theft

Protecting your identity is essential to maintaining your safety and financial security in this digital age. Identity theft is one of the most common crimes…

Should you buy a house before you sell the current one or wait?

If you are a homeowner who wants to purchase another home you’re most likely asking yourself a question common to folks in your situation: should…

The truth about air duct cleaning

A friend recently had the air ducts in her home cleaned. When the technician finished the job he called her over, proudly showing her what…

The pros and cons of gas vs. electric ranges (and the best time to buy them)

When a homeowner needs a new range (or stove, whichever you choose to call it), he or she typically buys a replacement that fits the…

14 tips to keep you safe during fireplace season

Home fire statistics are scary. Knowing how not to be among these statistics, however, is critical.Let’s take a look at some of these statistics and…

Post-holiday storage and cleaning hacks

With the winter holidays in the rearview mirror, all that remains is the cleanup. Depending on how festive your get-togethers were your home may need…

Here’s what’s happening in the current real estate market

Lately, trying to keep up with housing market news can result in whiplash. Everyone seems to have an opinion, but they fall in two camps:…

Money is tight. Struggling to make your mortgage payment?

With an economy that is variously described as “teetering,” “worrisome” and “fragile,” many Americans are on the edge of panic. We are “Bracing for a…