When you are anxious to find your dream home, it can be tempting to overlook certain flaws that lie beneath the surface. A home, however, is one of the largest purchases you will ever make.

Buying and selling real estate can be one of the most complicated business/personal transactions you will ever make, and to ensure everything is handled correctly it's best to enlist the services of an experienced real estate agent.

Your home is supposed to be a place where you can have peace. However, there are a number of unwanted pests that can come into your home and disturb the peace.

Buying a house requires no small amount of money. Even in a somewhat soft real estate market, buyers usually are required to have a minimum amount saved up for a down payment, and close to spotless credit to get the necessary mortgage loan.

4 Reasons why using a professional water restoration specialist in your home makes sense.

A burst pipe, a leaking faucet or a back-up in the main sewer line can lead to the unpleasant discovery of water damage in your home.

Finally having your own home away from home, or a second property, can be very exciting. However, it is important to make sure that your second property is maintained as well as your primary residence.

Renters Insurance: What is it and what you need to know.
Renter’s insurance is much like homeowner’s insurance in that it covers many of the damages and costs homeowner’s insurance would cover.

Being green is more than a fad, it is absolutely necessary and we can all help. If every single person on the planet lived like the average American or European, we would need six more planet Earths to have sufficient resources for our consumption.

Depending on how often you use energy in your home and where you live, utility bills can end up running you high and dry. The majority of energy in our country is derived from fossil fuels such as oil, coal and gas.

Looking for some tips on hosting an open house or preparing for an open house? Look no more: here are six tips to help you prepare for your open house!
Soothing Smells
Warm smells can create warm feelings in the minds of potential buyers.

Whether you live in Washington, D.C., New York City or elsewhere, furnishing an apartment for the first time can cost a fortune, but it doesn't have to.

There is no easy formula for success in business; however, there is a way to minimize the unknowns when doing anything in life and this holds true for buying and selling real estate just as anything else.

Moving to a new home can be a long and drawn out process, but may also be a very exciting time in your life. As you get ready to move out of your current home and into a new one, you may be wondering what to do with all of your belongings.

What goes around comes around, and that's certainly true with home décor. It's never been a better time to add a retro flare to your home, whether you want a kitchen from the 1950s or a makeover for every room in your house.

Selling your home can be a stressful process and preparing your house for sale can be just as stressful. Critical buyers, less than optimal photographs and competing homes can sink a sale before the offer is even brought to the table.

Living in the same place can get dull, but it's not so easy to sell your home and move somewhere new. What is easy, however, is to re-imagine your home and give it a fresh new look.

When your shopping for a new home, there are many things that you will encounter. It is a good idea to have a list of requirements on hand when you meet with your real estate agent to discuss your needs and requirements.

When you take out a mortgage to buy a house, the mortgage lender will usually offer you two kinds of insurance – private mortgage insurance (PMI) and mortgage reducing term insurance (usually simply called mortgage life insurance).

Decorating your home can be a fun, exciting project. However, you may have some difficult choices when it comes to deciding on a decorative theme.

Buying a new home, either your first or your tenth, is always exciting. The prospect of finding the right home at the right price is like an adventure. The best away to start an adventure, however, is to have a plan in place.

Making your home beautiful will not break your budget if you plan carefully. You can work on one project at a time, as funds, materials and time permit.

It's time to start thinking about getting your home ready for winter. Even though you might find yourself using your air conditioners long into the fall, it is that time of year again and here are 5 home interior updates you can't afford to skip!

Selling your home or purchasing a new one can be a stressful event for everyone involved.

Purchasing a home is a monumental decision and one that should not be taken lightly and knowing the facts can save you a great deal of heartache and money in the long run. Here are 5 questions you should ask your real estate agent if you are planning...

Are you getting ready to buy your first home? If so, perhaps this budget guide for first time homebuyers can help you with some of the questions you might have.