Here they come! Is your guest room ready?
The winter holidays are when we tend to get the most use out of our guest room. Other than that, and perhaps a summer weekend…
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5 of our favorite DIY home improvement/maintenance blogs
What did we DIY project folks do before the internet? Make a lot of huge mistakes, for certain.Today’s DIYers have it made, with step-by-step instructions…
Understanding Property Taxes
I don’t know about you, but my brain shuts down when the word “tax” is mentioned. I think many of us would rather have a…
The life expectancy of home appliances
Whether you’re shopping for a home or already own one, knowing the current age of the appliances is important. Like us, they have an average…
Kick stink bugs out of the house, naturally
If you haven’t met your fair share of stink bugs this year, brace yourself. Although stink bug season is officially from March through September, the…
3 Things your cat can teach you about house hunting
Whether you’re a crazy cat lady with a house full of felines or you prefer the company of just one kitty, if you watch closely…
Working in the gig economy? How to get a mortgage
For the self-employed, April 15 holds no particular significance, income is often erratic (killing it one month to eating ramen for dinner the next), nobody…
Negotiation: There’s more than the price of the home to consider
Naturally, the price of a home is top-of-mind when we talk about negotiating in a real estate deal. And, for some homebuyers, these negotiations are…
USDA Loans – They Just May be the Best Option for Low-Income Buyers
Keeping your nose to the grindstone, using credit wisely and responsibly and paying your bills on time every month have their rewards, no matter how…
3 Things to know about buying a new-construction home
Will this be the year you buy a brand-new home? Don’t be discouraged by news reports claiming that “U.S. home building fell,” or “housing starts…