Are you looking for a home your children and pets will enjoy? You're not alone. Many people make home-buying decisions on the needs of not only their children but their pets, too. Surveys show that home buyers with children are looking for homes... (Read More)

You're in the market for a new home. It’s easy to get caught up in the details of the home itself: its size, the number of bedrooms, the condition of the kitchen and bathrooms. While things like square footage and condition of a home are... (Read More)

One of the biggest decisions of your life is when you decide to buy a house rather than rent one. You may have rented for several years because it just made sense. However, now you may be wondering if it's the right time to buy. The decision to... (Read More)

There's no doubt about it: Moving can be really stressful. And a lot of that stress comes from having to move all that "stuff." Here are some tips designed to make that part of your move a lot easier: Make a to-do list early. Things are going to... (Read More)

Do you think you’ll be a forever renter? You’re not alone if you do. Research from the Apartment List shows that 18% of millennials plan to rent forever, an increase of 7% from the previous year. In addition, the median age of the average... (Read More)

You wouldn't trade your kids for anything. They bring laughter and joy to your life, they amaze you with their creativity and kindness, and they comfort you with hugs and kisses. Yes, children are pretty awesome. But the reality is that they are... (Read More)

After the last few months of rising interest rates, rising prices and inflation, it’s easy to see why many first-time home buyers might think it’s wise to delay buying a home this year. However, in August the national average rate for a 30-year... (Read More)

When it comes time to sell your home, you'll need to decide which types of repairs and improvements you'll want to make before it's listed for sale. Should you update your kitchen? Apply fresh paint to the living room? Plant flowers? Clean or... (Read More)

Did you know that the typical family of four uses about 12,000 gallons of water per month? Leaky faucets and toilets and other water-gobbling problems and habits can add up to hundreds or even thousands of gallons more. The good news? Many common... (Read More)