Moving into a new home? If you have children, it's a great time to make sure your home is safe for the smallest members of your household. Every 30 minutes a child in the United States is injured as a result of a TV or furniture tip-over incident... (Read More)

You want to buy your first home, but you're worried that student loan debt or a low bank account balance could hold you back. The good news is that there are a variety of loan options available to you. You'll want to gather some paperwork and... (Read More)

Getting ready to list your home? You've probably thought about a half-dozen ways to make the inside look immaculate. You may have even looked up an amazing recipe for chocolate cookies, hoping to make the house feel more like home for potential... (Read More)

In the market for a home? Here are three tips designed to help you de-stress the home buying process and buy the right home for you and your family: Look deeper than what you see. You love the way a home is decorated, with its antique furniture... (Read More)

Ever hear the terms REO, bank-owned, short sale or HUD home? And have you even wondered what the heck all those terms mean? Here are some definitions used to describe common types of distressed properties: Foreclosure: This refers to the process... (Read More)

If you're on the market for an older home, you'll want to keep an eye out for water fixtures. Older homes don't always have the latest in water-saving devices. Some even have a few water-wasters. The good news? A lot of these problems can be fixed... (Read More)

Selling a home can be tricky. You don't want to sell your home for too little and leave money on the table. But if you price your home too high, your property could languish on the market. That's where a good real estate agent comes in. They can... (Read More)

Buying a fixer-upper? Whether you have a small remodeling job ahead of you or a big one, you're always much better off with a plan. Here are some tips for coming up with a plan designed to help you succeed: Decide how much you're going to spend... (Read More)

Do you have a fire extinguisher? If you don't, it's time to add it to your shopping list. Every homeowner should have one on each floor or area of their home and know how to use it. Fire extinguishers are life savers. Make sure to purchase one... (Read More)

The property disclosure report is an important document in any real estate transaction. In it, sellers must reveal any issues relating to a property that could negatively affect its value. That's why it's so important for home sellers to set... (Read More)