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
Realtor.com gives new look to mobile app
Update features map-centric search, points of interest and 3-D view. Nearby listings, property details, grocery stores and schools are all a tap or two away with the latest version of the realtor.com mobile search app. The app has been redesigned to provide a simpler user interface, and it also ... » Learn More about Realtor.com gives new look to mobile app