Buying a new home? Taking some time to meet with your insurance provider before closing can help make sure you and your family have the right coverage for one of the most important purchases you'll ever make! Here are two important ways to save... (Read More)

Winter can be a great time to sell a home. Sure, there may be fewer buyers, but there's also less competition. If you're trying to sell your home this winter, try these staging tips to make your home more inviting: Keep the snow and ice under... (Read More)

You avoided foreclosure but had to sell your home for less than you owed on it. Will you ever be able to qualify for another mortgage loan? Yes, but you may have to wait. Your credit score suffers after a short sale, although not as much as if... (Read More)

Surprises can be fun, but not when they’re related to your credit. If you’re applying for a mortgage loan, a lender will pull your credit report—do you know what he or she will find? Make sure there aren’t any surprises on your credit... (Read More)

Sure, a brand new front door and lovely landscaping might catch your eye as you drive up to an open house or new property on the market. But as you drive up, have you thought about looking up? As it turns out, tree cover has a tree-mendous impact on... (Read More)

There is no such thing as too much storage space. When your home is on the market, highlighting your closets is one of the most important things you can do to entice potential buyers. But you don't need a luxurious master walk-in suite to make a... (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)

The right moving company can help make your move to a new home a success. But the wrong one? It could lead to a moving day disaster. Here are three red flags you'll want to watch out for while you're selecting a company to handle your next... (Read More)

| The decision to take the leap into home ownership is not necessarily an easy one. But there may come a time when you find yourself wondering, “Am I wasting my money by renting? Should I buy a home instead?” If the following statements ring... (Read More)

There are a myriad of reasons you may be selling your home. Perhaps you're looking to expand or downsize. Maybe a change in career or marital status is motivating you to move on. Whatever the case may be, deciding to sell your house is an emotional... (Read More)