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…

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…

3 things that make homebuyers giddy

It’s a fact that how your home looks from the curb will either repel or compel buyers. So, once you’ve got that out of the…