After months of touring homes, playing phone tag with your mortgage lender and researching school districts, you’ve finally closed on a house. Congratulations! Now the hard part begins. Moving day is always a pain in the neck (and back), but if you plan ahead and stay organized you can certainly ... » Learn More about Moving Day 7 things to keep in mind
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New Buyers: 4 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success
As one of the largest financial decisions in a person's life, buying a home requires discretion, sensibility and budgeting. The following tips will keep you on the right path as you look to buy your first home. Why wouldn't you want to set yourself up for success. 4 Ways to Set Yourself Up for ... » Learn More about New Buyers: 4 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success
Summer months – How to keep your house safe
Crime rates rise in the summer months with the heat, school breaks and as more Americans leave their homes to go on vacation. With temperatures up and school out, homeowners and renters just want to kick back and enjoy summer -- which sometimes means taking undue risk with their home and ... » Learn More about Summer months – How to keep your house safe
9 Grilling Safety Tips for Memorial Day
It's officially Memorial Day Weekend…let the grilling begin! First of all, make sure you're up to speed on these barbecue safety tips. 9 Grilling Safety Tips for Memorial Day 1. Check your hoses Check your grill's hoses for cracks, holes and crumbling. Look for blockages caused by food ... » Learn More about 9 Grilling Safety Tips for Memorial Day
Keep an eye out: Top 10 Building Code Violations
Here’s an alarming stat: About 45 percent of residential field inspections reveal a code violation, according to the Common Code Violations survey released in 2013 by the International Code Council and the National Association of Home Builders. With that said, inspectors are reporting fewer ... » Learn More about Keep an eye out: Top 10 Building Code Violations
