You’ve packed sunblock, an extra phone charger and three novels for a well-deserved vacation, but is your home prepared for your excursion? Before your departure, take a few precautions to protect your home from burglars and other unpleasant incidents. You don’t want to worry about home safety when you are supposed to be relaxing and […]

Earth Day is an annual reminder to think about the planet we live on and the ways that we can protect it. More than 1 billion people across the world mark Earth Day each year by showing support for the environment. In fact, it is described by its coordinating organization, the non-profit Earth Day Network, […]

Remodeling magazine released its annual “Cost vs. Value Report,” which is based on interviews with real estate professionals throughout the country. It found that the 29 projects in the 2017 report paid back an average of 64.3 cents on the dollar in resale value. Generally speaking, projects that improved curb appeal, such as changes to […]

Are you a parent struggling with what to give your adult child for the holidays this year? If so, consider giving him or her the gift of homeownership. A gift that keeps on giving, homeownership has a multitude of financial and personal benefits. The current market with its affordable prices and historically low interest rates […]

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, and having a home in which to seek shelter and comfort is surely on the top of many people’s list of things for which to be thankful. That’s also why it’s important to ensure that your home and the family members who live in it stay safe during Thanksgiving […]

The National Association of REALTORS® and National Association of Landscape Professionals recently released the 2016 Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features. The report showed that taking care of a home’s lawn offers a relatively high return at resale. With this in mind, it is in a homeowner’s best interest to seed their lawn, implement a standard […]

Fall officially arrived this week, and while in some areas of the country it still feels like summer, winter is coming and it’s best to be prepared for the impending cold weather months. The fall is actually a great time to do home projects. The oppressive heat and humidity of summer have passed, and the […]

With kids returning to school in recent weeks, households are back to their early morning routines after a more relaxed summer schedule. You can make the back-to-school transition easier by ensuring you and your home are organized and well-prepared for those sometimes crazy moments. For example, everyone needs the bathroom in the morning, and your […]

There’s nothing more exciting than entering your new house for the first time and seeing it empty with the great potential to turn it into your dream home. Before you get started, there are a few essential tasks that should be taken care of to ensure your safety and to get off to a nice, […]

An appealing outdoor living area can help a home sell more quickly, especially when it’s on the market during the warm spring and summer months. In fact, according to a survey from the National Association of Home Builders, more than 80 percent of homebuyers said patios and front porches are “essential” or “desirable.” What can […]