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Tips to sell your home in 2016
Hoping for a quick home sale in 2016? Here’s your action plan. When it comes to timing your home sale, predicting the real estate market...
Jan 19, 20164 min read


Tax Benefits for Homeowners New & Old
Money-Saving Tax Benefits for New & Long-Term Homeowners Buying and owning a home is not only an important step in life, it’s an area...
Nov 20, 20153 min read


Winter Curb Appeal
Baby, it’s (going to be) cold outside, but that doesn’t mean your house can’t be warm and inviting. With winter approaching, long days of...
Oct 21, 20153 min read


When is it time for a new water heater?
Is It Time for a New Water Heater? Water heaters are energy-intensive appliances. In fact, they are the second largest energy user in the...
Oct 8, 20152 min read


Did You Know Your Mortgage Can Be Sold?
Did Your Mortgage Transfer to Another Bank? If your loan was sold to a new lender or servicer, that’s not necessarily a bad...
Oct 8, 20153 min read


8 Home Upgrades to Up the Price
Study up on these 8 tips to help your home remodeling project go smoothly and boost your bottom line. You bought the home; now you’ve got...
Oct 7, 20154 min read


What to Know Before Renting Your Home
Owning a rental property requires hard work, patience, and planning. If you’ve entertained thoughts about renting out your home, you may...
Jul 13, 20152 min read


8 Ways to Make Your Offer Stand Out
Delivering a perfect offer is key to getting your dream home. As home prices continue to rise and inventory levels drop, competition for...
Jul 9, 20154 min read


10 Reasons to Make Repairs
Anticipating any problems the home inspector or buyer may have with your home — and fixing these problems — will save you money. If...
Jul 4, 20153 min read


When to Put Your Home on the Market
Choosing the right time to list your home can make all the difference. There’s a season for everything — including real estate. If you’re...
Jul 2, 20154 min read


Bathroom Remodels
A bathroom renovation is a relatively easy activity to tackle. If the plumbing is already in place and you’re using standard-size pieces,...
Jun 17, 20153 min read


Landscaping Trends that Sell
No matter what anyone tells you, curb appeal and high-quality landscaping matters when it comes putting your home on the market to sell....
Apr 30, 20153 min read


Housing Shifts Up a Gear
The economy has started the year on an upbeat note and it’s expected to continue to stay strong in 2015, led by a strengthening...
Mar 18, 20151 min read


Increase Your Home's Value
Heed these 8 suggestions from real estate pros to ensure your property fetches the highest possible price. I’m no real estate investor,...
Mar 10, 20154 min read


8 Rules for Couples Before Buying a Home
Everything you need to consider before purchasing that first home as a couple. Photo by Adele Portait Photogarphy Buying your first home...
Feb 16, 20155 min read


Floor Buying Guide for Home Owners
Today’s choices in flooring are more varied than ever, running the gamut of styles, finishes and installation options. Product innovation...
Jan 30, 201514 min read


Obstacles to Home Ownership in 2015
Small steps can be the difference between renting and signing the contract on your new home in 2015.It seems homeownership is still a...
Dec 29, 20144 min read


Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
Are you prepping your home to go on the market? It can be a stressful task for any—after all, homes tend to sell much better when...
Dec 9, 20142 min read


6 Reasons Your Home Isn't Selling
Nothing’s more frustrating for a seller than having your home sit on the market. And sit… and sit… and sit some more. Maybe buyers are...
Nov 21, 20143 min read


Smart Appliances Home Buyers Want
What if your dishwasher knew how dirty your dishes are? What if your oven actually made you a better cook? Can your refrigerator help you...
Nov 20, 20142 min read
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