You've waited for the housing recovery. Your down payment is in the bank and you're pre-approved for a mortgage. You're all ready to buy a home. Here are some tips for doing it the smart way: Make sure it's the right time. If you are planning to... (Read More)

Garage doors injure thousands of people each year. Help keep your family safe with these tips: 1. Remind children that the garage door remote is not a toy. Keep the garage opener remote out of reach of children. 2. Teach children to keep their... (Read More)

Flu season is just around the corner. While you can't completely prevent your loved ones or yourself from getting sick during the fall and winter months, you can take steps to reduce the number of times your family is affected by illness: Wash... (Read More)

You've cleared the clutter and cleaned up your home from top to bottom. What else can do you to attract as many home buyers as possible? Here are a few ways to make your home more inviting and appealing to prospective buyers: Provide a home... (Read More)

Not sure whether 2014 is the year for you and your family to make a move? Here are three housing trends you need to know about: Mortgage rates are still low. Today's low mortgage rates remain a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Rates are... (Read More)

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. Did you know that the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital found that nearly 15,000 children... (Read More)

Making a move anytime soon? Here are four important things you can do to help you and your family settle into a new community: Ask lots of questions. Before you rent or buy a home, talk to co-workers and friends in your new hometown about... (Read More)

You want to sell your home, but you don't have a lot of money to invest in repairs and upgrades before it hits the market. You're in luck! There's a lot you can do to make your home more inviting to potential buyers that doesn't cost a fortune. Here... (Read More)

Buying your first home? Here are three real estate professionals you'll come in contact with during the weeks ahead as you make the leap from renting to owning your own home: Mortgage loan officer. Before you look at a single home, you should get... (Read More)