It’s time for you to upgrade from your starter home to a larger living space. How do you find the right buyers for your home? There are excellent reasons to own a modest home, and there is an active movement toward investing in small houses. Your target market might surprise you. Your buyer could be anyone from young...

That time is coming if it is not already here. The kids are gone, and it is just the two of you—or, maybe there’s only one of you—and you feel like you’re rattling around the house like a couple of beans in a can. You’re tired of cleaning rooms that you never use. You’ve stopped visiting the basement,...

If you’re thinking about downsizing but haven’t made the move yet, now is the right time to hammer out a list of community requirements that best fit you and your pet’s needs. Many modern condo and townhome communities work to make a whole neighborhood within their properties. Look for places with lots of green areas, trees, barbecue and...

The front porch invites you to enter the charming ''relaxing room'' of this delightful home. This tiled area features a fireplace and built-in shelves for housing your favorite books. Relax in front of a cozy fire when the summer is over. From this area, step up to the spacious living room. Just off the living room is the formal dining room. The original wood floors throughout the home have been refinished and will impress you with how pretty they are. Check out the sunny remodeled kitchen. The ''straight-out-of-the-Ikea-showroom'' cabinets and window over the sink will bring a smile. Don't miss the terrific Lazy Susan in the lower...

There is a reason why online lenders like Quicken Loans have amassed millions of customers over the past few years. Actually, there are a number of reasons. Here are a few just for starters. Accessibility Anyone with a phone or home internet connection can apply for a house loan online. Wherever you are in the country, you can...

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) refers to mortgage refinancing as a crucial aspect of all mortgages. This is partly because comparatively, low mortgage interest rates have encouraged homeowners to restructure their financial situations using their home equity. Homeowners should base their refinancing decision on their circumstances rather than mortgage interest rates. Here are tips to consider when considering...

This Townhome is a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath end unit which features a fireplace, attached 1 car garage private fence back yard .Located close to schools and shopping. A Hold Harmless will need to besigned by all potential buyers entering the property for...

Drive down the long driveway to this home and you immediately begin to relax. This brick home is located on Holly Oaks Lake, a beautiful twenty-eight acre spring fed lake. Enjoy fishing, relaxing and bird watching. It feels like being miles and miles from the city.This property has been in the same family since the 1950's. The lot is approximately 1.25 acres and is gorgeous. The house has good bones, but needs updating. There are hardwood floors under the carpet. The carpet has been left in place to protect the floors during any remodeling or interior painting.Please come and enjoy viewing this property right...

There is no set amount that a homeowner should spend on a smart house device. In fact, depending on the smart gadgets you purchase, you may wind up spending only a few dollars, or hundreds, on these devices. But if you understand how to shop for smart home gadgets, you may be better equipped than other property owners to...

Green roofs are roof systems that feature a root repellent layer, waterproof layer, a filter membrane, drainage layer, and several types of vegetation. Installing these unique roofs does not require you to remove your existing roof because it is acceptable to mount the new one on top of it if engineered correctly. The idea of installing a green...

You don’t have to wait until you become ill before you think of getting a family doctor. You always tend to spend more than necessary when you don’t have a family doctor that will attend to your medical needs or if you select a practice that rejects your insurance. If you don't know how to go about choosing...

A handyman is an expert at fixing things broken. He or she is a necessity, the option you choose when you cannot fix that broken doorknob, or perhaps, the mold you just wiped off. It is okay to do it yourself, but necessary to accept when it's beyond your control. Here are five reasons to hire a handyman...