Does your home have a laundry room? Energy-efficient appliances? A walk-in pantry? A patio or front porch? These are just some of the features home buyers want most, according to surveys conducted by the National Association of Home Builders. Also... (Read More)

Buying a new home? Taking some time to meet with your insurance provider before closing can help make sure you and your family have the right coverage for one of the most important purchases you'll ever make. Homeowners insurance is designed to... (Read More)

If the past year has proven anything, it's that we're all human. Most of us make mistakes at one time or another — and often, those mistakes are with money. That said, here are four common mistakes that can have far-reaching effects on your... (Read More)

Do you understand the difference between a property appraisal and a home inspection? Surveys show that many home buyers - even those who have purchased homes before - have some level of confusion about these two key aspects of a home... (Read More)

Thinking about making a move this fall? If you need to sell a home first, you know that there likely will be a smaller group of potential buyers than there was in May, June and July. That doesn't make the off-season a bad time to sell a home... (Read More)

Identity theft is a fast-growing type of crime. Are you doing enough to protect yourself? Here are some simple yet effective ways to help prevent someone from stealing your personal information. Carry as little information as possible with you... (Read More)

Homeownership comes with some types of things that renters don't have to worry about, like home maintenance. But there's plenty of perks that make owning a home such an important part of the American Dream. There's nothing quite like the freedom... (Read More)

Mortgage rates have been so low for so long that it's hard to believe that they were once so much higher. How high? In 1981, home loan rates peaked at 17%, the highest level on record. Ouch. Today mortgage rates are near their lowest level on... (Read More)

Moving into your first home? You're probably wondering how to make the most of your square footage. Who doesn't, right? Take a cue from the experts and look under, over and inside to find a home for everything. First, start with the basics and... (Read More)