Homeownership is a key part of the American dream. If you are eager to start your homeownership journey, you need to know a few things first. Check the home-buying tips below for a less-stressful process. 1. Understand Your Financial Health Before you browse through endless listings in search of your dream home, audit your expenses
When shopping for a home, it’s common to have plenty of questions and worries about the properties you visit. Not only should you try to buy a home that suits your needs, but you should also attempt to find something that will last and offer perks that you want. Many are nervous to ask questions,
By Barbara Pronin Modern kitchens are generally built with space and convenience in mind. But if you’re living with an older kitchen, there are easy additions you may want to consider to maximize available space and cooking area. The Wall St. Journal’s home and living editors provide their top six suggestions: Kitchen island – A
The temperatures are mild now, but before long you’ll be spending more time indoors than outdoors. To make that time more enjoyable, and to avoid potentially costly repairs, take these 5 preventative measures: Have your wood-burning fireplace inspected, cleaned and repaired by a professional prior to its first use to avoid chimney fires and carbon
Whether you’re selling your first home or a buyer who is purchasing your fifth home, it is a huge event in anyone’s life. Before you buy or sell, a thorough home inspection from a qualified and certified inspector is key. Home inspections are typically required before purchase, but remember, an inspection is no guarantee, nor
Selling your home can be stressful. Now imagine selling your home when you are relocating, whether it be to another state or across town. Certainly that would add more stress to your plate. But with some careful planning, some of that stress can be relieved. The first thing to do is determine whether or not you
By Barbara Pronin The transition from summer to fall means more than the beginning of football season and sending the kids back to school. For a homeowner wanting to sell a home, it means staging it right with fall in mind to make it more appealing to buyers. Here are seven ways to bump up
As summer draws to a close, we venture into back-to-school season. Teachers, parents and students begin preparing for the new school year, both virtually and in-person. We often think that school season is only for one of these categories, but it’s also the perfect time for homeowners association board members and homeowners to learn something
By John Voket Recently, I chatted with Ed Hume (humeseeds.com) for some ideas about the best things to put into the ground this fall, so you can enjoy the beauty and bounty of your property into the winter and well into next season. Heume suggests late summer plantings should include: Fall Vegetables—Start fall and winter
From pools to tennis and basketball courts, putting greens and rock climbing walls, these are some home amenities that are sure to please everyone in the family and encourage everyone to go outside and play! Swimming Pool: Play a game of Marco Polo with the kids, perfect your butterfly stroke or swim laps for a low-impact cardio
