Taking care of your home is one of the best things you can do to keep its value. Summer is the best time to detect issues that require...

It’s time to prepare for the closing on the purchase of your first home. Before you are handed the keys, there will be several tasks to...

As a home buyer, you can optimize your home buying if you move forward with your search during the off-season of where you wish to live....

A home purchase is likely one of the largest financial investments you’ll make in your lifetime. It’s important to get this one right....

A 50-foot fence would provide plenty of privacy. A moat will keep people out of your yard. But I’m guessing you probably want something a...

In the past, you were able to arrange a mortgage loan after the seller had accepted your offer. Now, you need documentation showing that...

You’ve read the headlines: Build sweat equity. DIY special. Needs some TLC. These homes are far from turnkey, but they can offer good...

Deciding to pick up and move to a new city can be a great opportunity to increase your standard of living for the entire family for years...

Buying a home is probably the single most significant investment you’ll make in your lifetime. When you’re making such a significant...

Whether you’re thinking about buying or are already in the market for a new home, make sure you ask yourself these questions before...

What better way to start the fall season than to have a home maintenance checklist to guide you through the preparations needed to avoid...

With the news of record low interest rates, I am sure you are thinking like most homeowners. Is it time to refinance? This may seem on...

1. Neighborhood It’s important to find a neighborhood that will support your current and future lifestyle. Would you like to live in a...

If you are a DIYer and like to plan, you can transform your home with minimal cost to really bring in current and future savings with...

Summertime is for most, the best time of the year. With beautiful sunshine in the summer often comes the heat and in many areas humidity...

The most recent Housing Pulse Survey released by the National Association of Realtors revealed that the two major reasons Americans...

I thought I should take a few minutes to explain the closing costs that are involved with a new mortgage. The process of obtaining a...

What exactly is an appraisal? A real estate appraisal, by definition, is an opinion of value given for commercial or residential property...

Some start the whole process of getting a mortgage once they’ve found a home they’d like to put an offer on. I highly recommend starting...

You’ve served the U.S., now let us serve YOU! Veteran’s Administration or “VA” loans are available for active, non-active and retired...