8 steps to get your landscaping ready for spring

March 20, 2018—the day those of us who love nothing more than getting dirty in the backyard have longed for.It’s the first day of spring…

3 Things to Consider Before Shopping for a New Home

The homebuying process is one that is full of decisions. Do you want a house or a condo? Should you shop for a new or…

5 Tips for the Best Home Showings

OK, truth time: There’s nothing more disruptive to home life than to have your home on the market.Chasing the kids around, nagging at them to…

3 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Moving Company

Whether it’s a long-distance move or you’re relocating within the same city, finding the right movers isn’t easy. Long-distance moves, however, add a whole new…

How to start a neighborhood watch program

Even the safest cities have crime. If this is of concern to you, consider starting a Neighborhood Watch program in your neighborhood.What it isA Neighborhood…

Bugs that eat our homes — what you need to know

Powdery stuff on the floor near the wall. Tiny mud tubes on the wall. One- to two-inch round holes near the eaves, deck and siding.While…

Tips on buying new hardware for your cabinets

The best and quickest way to revitalize a room is with paint. It’s amazing what fresh paint can do. But, don’t stop there – especially…

Stop saving for the down payment and get help with it

Despite having decent credit, a good job and the ability to pay for a home every month, the dream of buying a home is somewhat…

Selling your home? There’s a form (or 100) for that!

Didn’t they tell us years ago that we’d be a “paperless society” in the near future? Somebody forgot to tell the real estate industry. There…

The 3 Most Common Home Pricing Mistakes

Have you ever lived in a neighborhood where one of the homes for sale seems to sit for an especially long time with fewer and…