Is it still beneficial to have a landline telephone? Though smartphones offer more advanced technology in your palm than the computers that powered the first lunar landing, landlines retain some advantages. Advantages of the old,...
Is it still beneficial to have a landline telephone? Though smartphones offer more advanced technology in your palm than the computers that powered the first lunar landing, landlines retain some advantages. Advantages of the old,...
When temperatures plunge, the risk of frozen pipes rises. How can you keep pipes from freezing in your home and what should you do if it happens? We’ve got this down cold! Vulnerable to winter’s...
It generally isn’t financially wise to undertake major renovations just to sell your house, but repairs are another story. Most buyers don’t want a “fixer-upper,” and you’ll sell faster if you’ve already undertaken the fixes....
Fraudulent property sales are a growing problem nationwide. With home title theft, criminals work in two ways. They either commit a fraudulent title transfer of a property to an alias name or a third party,...
Nearly 20 percent of today’s American households are multigenerational. A multigenerational household is defined as two or more adult generations living in one home or grandparents living in the same household as grandchildren younger than...
Having clear title to a property is a crucial part of any transaction between buyers and sellers. What does it mean to have clear title, and why is it important? Definition of clear title A...
One simple action — closing your bedroom door before going to bed at night — could save your life. A practice known in the fire safety field as “close before you doze,” that simple act...
The residential real estate market has been red hot across the country. Prices have pushed skyward as sellers receive multiple offers. Navigating these competing offers is tricky, and applicable laws vary from state to state....
Several types of insurance can come into play if you own a home. One of them is mortgage protection insurance. What does this insurance cover? Should you buy it? Here’s what you need to know....
Home sales in the U.S. have confounded buyers and sellers alike for the last three years. Prices have increased by double-digit percentages, leaving would-be buyers increasingly frustrated. When will home prices normalize? Why home prices...
Whether you are downsizing or just want new furniture, selling your existing furniture and accessories on consignment can be a good way to get rid of them and make some money at the same time....
Do you have a section of ground beside your house where you envision a paver stone patio—an inviting place where you can grill or relax on outdoor furniture? Is it possible to lay that paver...
