With family budgets tight these days, the idea of saving money by selling your own home is tempting. Who wouldn't want to save where they can right? However, there are just a few people that can successfully sell their home as fast as an experienced pro and these are people that may have worked as [...]
As I walked my dog this past weekend I noticed several neighbors cooking outdoors and had the thought, we love our barbeque! I noticed grills close to homes on wooden decks under the roof overhang, in the front of the house on the sidewalk and grilling performed right at the opening of the garage. As [...]
Gutters are an extremely important part of your home. They direct water away from your home’s exterior walls, windows, doors, and foundation, preventing water from making its way inside. Although there are several ways to maintain gutters throughout the year, most gutters will need to be repaired or replaced eventually to help protect your home. [...]
Home inspections are vital, to say the least. Home inspections have the power to send all parties back to the negotiation table. That being said, some sellers are taking the precautionary step of having an inspection done before listing the home for sale. Typically, home inspections are paid for by the buyer and performed right [...]
You might be thinking, “Why would I ever want to turn off my water or gas?” However, there are several situations where you could find yourself needing to turn off the water and/or gas in your home: A weather emergency or other natural disaster, like the tornadoes A plumbing leak or repair Or installation of [...]
Busting the budget is everyone's biggest fear when it comes to renovation. And with good reason. Even if you follow professional advice, it’s hard not to end up shelling out more than you want. You can get your dream renovation at a price you can afford without compromising on what matters. With our 23 inexpensive [...]
Fannie Mae is Americas largest secondary lender. The FNMA HomeStyle loan is designed for investors and owner-occupant buyers as an alternative to the FHA 203(k) loan, as well as for second home buyers. The HomeStyle loan is a Fannie Mae (FNMA) loan that basically allows an investor to purchase a property and include the renovation [...]
As the last breath of summer slowly fades and we transition into the cooler seasons of fall, we find ourselves shifting gears and coming back into more structured routines. For some people, this might mean planning daily activities around school, work, homework, meal times, exercise, time with friends and family, and personal down time. For [...]
Have you ever forgotten anything after leaving home? Have you ever came home to a tragic experience? Plumbing leak? Foul odor? Open garage door? Have you ever felt a sense of doubt and of second guessing yourself in preparing your home before leaving for your trip? If you answered yes to any of these questions, [...]
Desperate for recognition, a patent, and the chance to father a tool that can save human lives, Charles Dalziel ventured into depths no man would ever think of crossing. At the time Charles Dalziel wanted to create this preventive tool, death from electrocution was staggering to about 1,100 lives per year. So what did Dalziel [...]
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