The new year provides an opportunity to start fresh and develop goals and resolutions for the coming year. Some people strive toward financial aspirations or a professional achievement, while others might choose to pursue a lifelong goal, such as owning a home. If 2011 is the year to achieve your dream of homeownership, the following […]

With cooking, candles and lighted decorations, there are more residential fires during the holiday season than at any other time of the year. Protect your property, and the lives of your loved ones, by taking these steps to reduce the fire risk in your home. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, cooking is the top […]

Tis the season, and one might think the last thing on anyone’s mind is to buy a house during the holidays. In fact, it’s a great time to sell a home, especially this year as consumers look to take advantage of low interest rates. In general, buyers tend to be m ore serious and have […]

Many families start decorating for the holidays during the upcoming Thanksg iving weekend. Sellers with their home on the market during the holiday season shouldn’t feel the need to give up their holiday traditions. In fact, sellers should not forgo decorating theirhome for the holiday. People expect at least some decorations, plus they add warmth to […]

From leaves to pumpkins and cornucopias, the colors of fall are all around us. Many people like to enjoy the vibrant and earthy colors of the season both outdoors and inside their home. However, if your house is on the market, you’ll have to take care to bring the signs of fall inside in a […]

Valuable information to share with buyers and sellers. Several reports out this week indicate that the housing market is in the early stages of recovery, and that buyers continue to find today’s high home affordability hard to resist. In September, sales of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops increased 10 percent from August, according to the National […]

Buying a home is a big deal, and ranks among the most important decisions that a person makes in their lifetime. While they occur millions of times a year, real estate transactions can be complex. That’s why it is wise to become educated and to surround oneself with skilled experts prior to purchasing a home. By […]

Cool, crisp air has returned and the leaves are showing their brilliant hues. That can only mean fall is here, and with it some key maintenance tasks all homeowners should tackle in order to prevent structural damage, save energy and keep their home’s systems running properly. By completing these tasks now, you will allow plenty […]

  Before you close on a real estate purchase, you will need to do a final walk-through of the home. This is your opportunity to make sure that all of the terms of your contract have been met and that the home is in the same condition as when you agreed to purchase it. In advance […]

National Fire Protection Association is celebrating Fire Prevention Week from October 3-9, and this year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” The campaign is designed to educate people about the importance of smoke alarms and encourages everyone to take the steps necessary to update and maintain their home’s smoke alarm protection. […]