Should You Replace Your Hot Water Heater? Have you ever been the last one to take a shower and run out of hot water? It could happen when you have too many overnight guests or one family member known for long showers!   But, what happens when your hot water heater stops working efficiently on […]

Avoid These First-time Homeowner Spending Mistakes No one plans to waste money purposely… but sometimes it happens, especially when it comes to our homes.   As a first-time homeowner (and even those who are more seasoned), you don’t want your excitement over a new home to crank-up your spending. Owning a home already adds new […]

Make Sure You Have Enough Homeowners/Condo Insurance You never know if and when something will happen — whether it’s a big catastrophe or something less destructive – so you need to be prepared! It’s essential to choose the right company, the right price, and the right coverage for your specific situation.   Keep in mind, […]

 Do You Have A Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed in Your Home? Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gas, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. You must have a CO detector if you have fuel-burning appliances in your home. And if you have such appliances on more than one level of […]

Should You Consider Getting a Home Warranty?  As a homeowner, you just never know when you’ll face unexpected and costly repairs for your home.  A home warranty can sound like a great solution to this dilemma, but is it really worth it? Home warranties have gotten a bad rap in the past, but like any […]

Your Home Needs These Three Yearly Service Contracts With busy schedules, it’s easy to let regular home maintenance fall off your to-do list. Like many homeowners, you might try to cram certain projects into one weekend. Or worse yet, disaster strikes and you get hit with a large bill since you never got around to […]

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 to the pumpkin patch is a lot more fun than doing maintenance!  But, as a homeowner, the consistent upkeep of your home helps to preserve your […]

“As Is” Home – Deal or No Deal? Week 8 This 8-week series, How to Find the Perfect Home for You and Your Budget, will show you how your next home can match your wants, needs and, most importantly, your budget. There’s no reason you can’t dream big with this next purchase, all the while […]

Putting It All Together to Get the Perfect Home for You Week 6 This 8-week series, How to Find the Perfect Home for You and Your Budget, will show you how your next home can match your wants, needs and, most importantly, your budget. There’s no reason you can’t dream big with this next purchase, […]

Week 5 This 8-week series, How to Find the Perfect Home for You and Your Budget, will show you how your next home can match your wants, needs and, most importantly, your budget. There’s no reason you can’t dream big with this next purchase, all the while working within your budget. Even though you may […]