Are you looking to renovate current parts of your home or even add on an extension because your family is growing? Or are you thinking of purchasing a home that will need renovation? Three prominent reasons to make changes in a home... (Read More)

Shopping for a home is exciting, but it can definitely be more stressful than, say, grocery shopping. When buying a house, you may have a "grocery list" of things you think you need. But unlike a trip to the store, chances are high that you will... (Read More)

How prepared are you in the event of a fire in your home? Do you have an emergency escape plan? Do you have a fire extinguisher? What about your smoke detectors? Smoke detectors are one of the most overlooked safety features in homes today. Yet... (Read More)

When it comes to myths, most of us can easily dismiss tales of the Loch Ness Monster or alligators in the sewer as pure fiction. But in the world of real estate, some myths and misconceptions are so widespread that they can keep potential homebuyers... (Read More)

When purchasing a home, your mortgage prequalification is based on your current financial situation. In the period between being prequalified and closing on your home loan, you don't want your financial situation to change much. Luckily, many of the... (Read More)

A reverse mortgage, or a financial agreement where the homeowner releases equity in their home in the form of payments, is a common way to supplement retirement funds for those who are over the age of 62. Reverse mortgages are not a “last... (Read More)

House hunting more often resembles a marathon than a sprint. On occasion, the house of your dreams may just fall into your lap. But that isn't the norm. A few years ago, according to data from the National Association of Realtors, the typical home... (Read More)

If you're looking to buy a home, you probably have a wish list. Your ideal property has a certain number of bedrooms and baths, and you may be looking for special features like a home office, pool, or spacious backyard. However, making sure you find... (Read More)

When it comes to shopping, research shows that shoppers are becoming more and more savvy in how they use discount offers, online coupons, and rebates to get the best deal possible on just about anything they want to purchase. Unfortunately, the same... (Read More)

New homeowners have a pretty good idea of their property's market value. That's because mortgage companies typically require an appraisal before they approve a home loan. But there's a different type of value home buyers need to know as well... (Read More)