Existing homes have lots to offer, if you are preparing to buy a home and may be wondering if you should build or purchase an existing residence. There are pros and cons for each, but there are some special benefits available when you purchase Continue Reading
Home Remodeling or Moving?Home remodeling or moving is often the question, if you have lived in your home for more than a few years, you may be facing the same tough decision that many others are facing. Your home may no longer be functional Continue Reading
Shadow Banks are on the Rise: Should You Be Afraid?‘Shadow Banks’ Are on the Rise for Home Loans: Should We Be Afraid?Where do home buyers go for a mortgage? To a bank, of course—or at least that’s what many might think. Yet a new force has taken Continue Reading
Your Home EquitySimply stated, home equity is the value of your home once all outstanding debts have been subtracted. You might also hear home equity referred to as "real property value," because it is the amount of money that the homeowner would be Continue Reading
Beautiful yards add magic to homes curb appeal This is the time of year that the seed catalogs start arriving to American homes. Thoughts of spring and hopes of a beautiful yard and garden are beginning to form. Even though it is early Continue Reading
Formal Living Rooms Make Them Work For You Ah, the formal living room. The room no one ever goes in, other than to dust. It wasn't until the early 19th century that the “Grand Salon” became the “Living Room," and it was the name for the room Continue Reading
Like it or not, tax season is just around the corner. Time to get out the receipts, statements, calculator, and headache medicine! There are many methods people use to take on this yearly task. Some folks keep their tax related documents filed Continue Reading
Ok all you weekend warriors! Time to roll up your sleeves and get going on some fall chores and house winterization projects. We checked leading home improvement sites for their advice on how to stay warm, and cozy, while preserving your home and Continue Reading
There are cases when having a pool is a great benefit. When it gets used, the family is getting exercise, and enjoyment, and you can count it as a positive luxury in your life. There are also cases when having a pool gives you a sinking feeling. Continue Reading
