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How to Buy or Sell Like a Pro

The housing market predictions are in and 2016 is set to be an active real estate year with a 3 percent increase in total home sales over 2015. Hoping to ease the home buying and selling process during this busy real estate timeframe? Below, Mike Clear, vice president of operations for American Home Shield offer some tips […]
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How to Tame Student Loan Debt and Afford a Mortgage

(TNS)–It’s no secret that student loans can make buying a home a challenge. But what exactly is the problem, and how can buyers overcome it? The problem is that student loans can be included in the buyer’s debt-to-income ratio, or DTI. What is Debt-to-Income Ratio? The debt-to-income ratio is the percentage of monthly income that […]
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Living Smart: First-time Homebuyers’ Mistakes

(TNS)—The experience of buying your first home often brings up a lot of emotions. With so many new considerations and complicated processes to navigate, it’s easy to get tripped up in details and make costly mistakes. Read on to learn how to avoid making common first-time buyer missteps. Don’t skip home loan qualification Once you […]
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Springtime Home Security Tips

With spring finally here people from across North America will be cleaning, traveling and getting out of the house to enjoy the warmer weather. According to Steve Kolobaric at Weiser, one of Canada’s most trusted lockset manufacturers, there are several security tips that everyone should be aware of this season as they take in the […]
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How to Repair Cat and Dog Damage before Moving

Moving can present an exciting opportunity, but if you’re a pet owner and a renter, the normal chaos of packing up could be accompanied with stress over how to handle the damage your pet has done to the property over time. As you notice each thing your furry family member has been responsible for, you […]
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Shortcuts to Spring Renewal: Simple Ways to Refresh Your Spirit

Spring is here at last. This is the season of rebirth. And it’s only natural that as dark, depressing winter gives way to budding greenery, we find ourselves longing for renewal. We’re wired to feel joy and hope when we can see life bursting forth everywhere we look. The Earth is literally clueing us in […]
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Is Your Home Ready for Spring? A Spring Maintenance Checklist

Spring is a time for renewal both for ourselves and our homes. It’s also a great reminder to check key areas around the home for defects or repairs. Here’s a handy checklist from the nationwide experts at Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. Interior Check ceiling and surfaces around windows for evidence of moisture Check caulking […]
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3 Ways Successful Professionals Unwind

Learning to relax is required for a balanced life, and although it may not be a topic taught in business school or encouraged in the workplace, some of the most successful individuals understand the importance of setting aside time to restore; both physically and mentally. Robert B. Pamplin Jr., America’s foremost diversified entrepreneur and a model […]
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Spring Lawn Care Tips You Can Do Now

Warming temperatures, rainy days, sunny skies—these are just some of the signs that spring is here. While your lawn probably maintains its dingy brown winter look, soon, it will be blossoming with the rest of the flowers, shrubs and trees – but only if you provide the right care for it now. Set aside a […]
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Are Outdoor Kitchens on the Outs?

Homeowners continue to cook up outdoor kitchens that in some cases rival their indoor counterparts. Yet some experts insist the popularity of outdoor kitchens has boiled over. Belgard, a maker of outdoor living products, says souped-up outdoor kitchens include professional-grade appliances (particularly refrigerators and dishwashers), numerous cooking surfaces, bar-style seating and brick ovens, while Trex […]