If you’ve ever face an emergency, you know you have dozens of thoughts running through your head and you have to act fast. But wait. What is that number for Poison Control?  Suddenly can’t recall your boss’s phone number to let them know you won’t be in? Though stainless steel and integrated refrigerators are de rigueur, it doesn’t mean you don’t need a handy place to post those phone numbers for when you need them. So whether it’s your fridge, calendar, bulletin board... read more

As experts contemplate the possibility of a real estate market downturn, consumers and homeowners are beginning to think about next steps. And while market corrections are a normal aspect of the world of real estate, it is a natural occurrence that can cause concern among consumers. After all, how will a downturn affect your investment or home value? How can you position yourself to ride out the downturn or, better, use it to your advantage?   Market downturns: a launch pad for smart decisions on real estate ... read more

Whether you are buying a new home or selling your home, the home inspection can be a worry-inducing step in the process. That’s completely natural. After all, an inspector could uncover anything from major plumbing and mold issues to the need for a new roof, to seemingly minor recommendations that slowly and steadily add up.  For buyers, the findings could mean more negotiation is necessary. For sellers, the findings of a home inspection could be money out of your pocket, or worse, the withdrawal of an o... read more

As a new homeowner, the learning curve can be steep. Worse, while you’re still trying to figure out where to plug in your cell phone charger or the trick to getting that sticky lock to turn, there are also a lot of myths out there to navigate. The minefield of misinformation in the digital space can keep you from making the right choices to protect your property. More, the last thing any homeowner wants to do is to pour a lot of valuable capital into something better left alone. So how do you separate fact fr... read more