Understanding Your Rights as a Homeowner You own your home and you can do what you like with it! Yes, no, maybe. As a homeowner, you’re entitled to certain property rights that will enable you to more fully enjoy living in your home. So, YES … you are in control of many things when it […]

Fire Protection Tips for Your Home Have you given enough thought about fire hazards in your home and how best to protect yourself? Even if you think you’re prepared — kudos if you’ve got a home fire extinguisher handy — it’s still important to be extra careful. Take the time to know what you need […]

Know the Difference — Home Repairs vs Improvements — for Your Taxes As a homeowner, you most likely need to have work done to your home at some point, and it’s easy to be confused whether something is a repair or an improvement. You might not think it matters, but it does for tax purposes. […]

2022 Study Finds Homes Listed on the MLS With An Agent Sell for $45,471 More When you’re selling your home, the goal is clearly to get the most you can for it—not just price, but net proceeds in your pocket.  With the market quickly shifting to more of a buyer’s market, with prices lowering in […]

Tips on Home Security from A to Z Did you know you could make your home less appealing to burglars and prevent many property crimes? Here’s a breakdown from A – Z on what you should know about making your home more secure and safe. You’ll find lots of options and tips — some that […]

Plan Your Home’s Fall Maintenance Making time for home maintenance tasks can be hard, especially when everyone is so busy. And spending an afternoon watching college football or going apple picking is a lot more fun than doing maintenance! But, as a homeowner, the consistent upkeep of your home helps to preserve your its value […]

Tips for Buying a Home in a Different State Buying a home can be a daunting task, but buying in a different state can bring a higher level of stress and more of the unknown. That’s why we have compiled a list of tips and tricks to help make your buying and moving processes as […]

4 Financial Topics to Discuss Before Your Wedding Day Money is a touchy subject in many households. Getting married will certainly affect you and your partner financially. Whether you decide to combine your finances or not, having open and honest conversations about money early on is crucial.  Studies have shown that 1 out of 3 […]

Why You Might Want a Market Analysis of Your Home Even When You’re Not Selling Most homeowners know that getting a comparative market analysis (CMA) of their home is essential when it comes time to sell their home. Sellers need to know how much their home is worth in the current housing market to price […]

Summertime To-Do’s for Your Home and Yard Can your home and yard handle the summertime heat and humidity? Don’t neglect certain tasks that will protect your home and let you enjoy it to the fullest when summer is here. Keep It Cool Even if it’s hot outside and you want to keep in cool inside. […]