Is it time to replace your windows?

From humans to rocks, everything ages. The average life expectancy for a water heater, for instance is between 8 and 12 years, according to the…

Housing Market Update – July 2021

Welcome to the Monthly Market Report for July 2021. We want to give you the insights that you need to help confidently make the best…

DIY tips to increase curb appeal

What happens – or doesn’t – between the curb in front of your home and the home’s front door is known as curb appeal. It…

What to consider when buying a used refrigerator

It’s the sad truth: we can’t all afford to pop into Home Depot and plunk down $3,000 for a brand new “French Door Refrigerator in…

3 easy ways to live a greener life

Green – a word that can indicate envy or inexperience, it can conjure up a frog named Kermit, or immature fruit.It’s also a descriptor of…

4 reasons to sell your house a.s.a.p.

If you’ve toyed with the idea of moving up, downsizing or just craving a change of scenery, you may want to consider selling your home…

3 reasons to never garden without gloves

We recently read a Facebook gardening group post asking “Who else loves to garden bare handed?” We were shocked at the responses, most of which…

What you need to know about homeowner’s associations

A Dallas homeowners association (HOA )sent a letter to homeowner Frank Larison, a 58-year-old Vietnam veteran, threatening to have his car towed, at his expense.…

Should I buy a new or an existing home?

One of the choices you may be faced with when you decide to buy a home is whether to buy a newly-built home in a…

When shopping for a new home, consider location carefully

The real estate industry loves to harp on “location;” so much so that we repeat it three times to let you know how important it…