Ways To Cut Down On Exterior Home Maintenance
Homeowners have less and less time to worry about the upkeep of their home, especially some of the larger, more time-consuming jobs, such as exterior home maintenance. Here we outline options to consider that are low-maintenance and durable when you're facing your nex...
Steps to Creating an Environmentally Friendly Home
Every day, an increasing number of people are becoming more environmentally conscious. Adopting eco-friendly habits will not only help our environment, but it will also help you to save money. Here we list things you can change or update to work towards creating an envi...
Should You Refinance With Your Current Lender?
Regardless of how long you've owned your home, you might consider refinancing to take advantage of lower interest rates.
After deciding to refinance, the next decision is: Do you refinance with the same lender you have, or do you find a new lender? Are you satisfie...
What You Need To Know About PMI
If a home is purchased with a conventional loan with a deposit of less than 20%, the lender requires the purchaser to pay PMI, or private mortgage insurance.
Private mortgage insurance is quite literally an insurance policy for the lender. The insurance will reimbu...
Setting a Realistic Budget for Home Renovations
Whether you're planning on renovating a newly purchased home or updating your family home, making sure you have a realistic and detailed renovation budget is key. Establish a w...
Reducing Effects of Allergens In Your Home
It seems as if more and more people are dealing with the uncomfortable effects of allergens every day. When we think of allergies, we tend to think of the outdoors—the
Fall Maintenance Tips to Prepare Your Property for the Cooler Weather
Fall is often a busy season as teachers, children and parents find themselves getting back into their school routines. Swimsuits and flip-flops get pushed aside and hoodies and winter boots make their debut. As you prepare to enjoy the crisp air and bonfires, it's a...
What You Should Know Before Buying a Foreclosed Home
Purchasing a foreclosed home is completely different than purchasing a typical home. It may look like a dream offer as it generally comes at a cost that's lower-than-normal property prices. However, you may not be aware of the various challenges and risks that it enta...
Ways To Help Your Children Adjust To A New School
Change can be difficult for anyone, but this is especially true for children. Starting a new school is a change that can be particularly stressful and intimidating for kids. Whether the change is due to a recent move or graduating on to a higher-level school, this can b...
How to Protect Yourself Against Cyber Fraud
As it's standard practice to use computer networks and the internet to conduct business, cyber fraud is becoming more commonplace. From individuals to corporations, it seems none are immune from a cyber-attack. And with the large amount of sensitive personal and finan...