Thanks to the tech-savvy millennial generation, the real estate market is a different world than it was just a decade ago. More and more, agents are catering to this group of 18 to 37-year-olds by...
Thanks to the tech-savvy millennial generation, the real estate market is a different world than it was just a decade ago. More and more, agents are catering to this group of 18 to 37-year-olds by...
When preparing a home for sale, most of us clean all the hot spots – vacuuming the carpets, scrubbing the tub and shower, wiping down messy countertops, and cleaning mirrors and windows. But what about...
Indoor kitchen gardens are fun and easy — the perfect project for novice gardeners and cooks of all ages and talents. If you’re just getting started, here’s a quick primer. Benefits of an indoor herb...
Each day another 10,000 baby boomers enter retirement and face choices about where to spend their golden years. There’s a lot to think about when it comes to choosing where to retire. Let’s take a...
Perhaps you want to raise livestock and have your eye on some land in the country. Here’s how to know if that rural land is right for you. Start with experts on rural land Any...
One strategy for lowering your mortgage interest rate and the overall cost of your loan is to pay mortgage points up front. What are mortgage points, how can paying them save you money, and when...
If you’ve rented a car, you’re no doubt familiar with the “loss damage waiver” car rental companies offer to relieve you of liability for damage to the vehicle in an accident. Rental truck companies also...
The images from the West Coast in late 2018 were terrifying: apocalyptic wildfires, with flames soaring hundreds of feet and racing through towns and neighborhoods destroying homes. Still, some houses survive because their owners took...
Building a new home is far different from purchasing an existing house. While you may be familiar with typical purchase contracts and mortgages, here are the basics when dealing with a builder and financing new...
A central air-conditioner unit makes summer tolerable in our homes, but the outside condenser and compressor are ugly ducklings in your landscape. What are the best ways to mask that big, noisy machine sitting beside...
