If you are a homeowner, you have probably experienced a home maintenance surprise. If you haven’t yet, chances are it will happen at some point. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you take the next step. Are…
So you have been house hunting, negotiated a price, and have an accepted offer to purchase your new home. Congratulations! Now begins the all-important task of getting to closing. You will meet a lot of new people who will help…
Congratulations, you bought a house! Before you’re able to unpack the last box, your mortgage company has probably been in touch about making that first monthly payment. Welcome to homeownership! If you are itching to get that loan paid off…
Home is where the heart is. It’s also usually where all of our stuff is and if you want to protect your belongings against fire, flooding, theft, or other accidents, you will need insurance. Insurance is essentially a contract that…
The passing of a loved one is often a difficult and emotional time. There are many things to arrange and if the person owned real estate, there can be some additional steps to consider when dealing with inheriting property. Understanding…
Depending on where you live, flooding may be a daily worry, seasonal concern, or something that you never have to watch. Flooding can quickly become very dangerous to both people and property. The best way to keep yourself safe is…
Home ownership is an admirable goal and one that many Americans work towards throughout their lives. You may think that once you sign on the dotted line and have the keys to your own home, you are a home owner.…
Everyone dreams of a custom home that they can take pride in and is exactly what they need. Custom homes can come with a hefty price tag, which is why so many homeowners turn to a Do-It-Yourself, or DIY, project…
The dog days of summer are officially here and along with back-to-school chaos comes the last few warm days to take care of needed household maintenance. Before the harsher fall and winter weather hits, here are a few things to…
Buying a home with no or minimal money used as a down payment can provide opportunities for buyers that otherwise may not be able to become homeowners. Fortunately for today’s buyers, there are a few programs that can help them…
