Homeownership Blog

A three-season room costs $8,000 to $50,000 on average, or $100-$350 per square foot, depending on size, materials, and location. Most homeowners spend around $20,000-$30,000 for a mid-sized room (12×14). ...

Home insurance inspections are commonplace when homeowners renew their homeowner’s insurance policy, and more so if older homes are being insured. The purpose of these inspections is to determine the ...

The sellers market of the past few months has made headlines in many places, with rock-bottom inventory making homebuyers ready to pay top dollar for the homes they want. However, ...

Every so often, we hear about ethnic groups and indigenous people clashing with local authorities over their neighborhoods being gentrified. One example is when residents and police clashed in Portland, ...

Habendum clause, aka ‘to have and to hold clause’ is an important part of deeds — both real estate leases or oil and gas leases. The clause defines the rights ...

There’s no doubt that carpeting brings warmth to a room, making the living space visually appealing. However, over time, your wall-to-wall carpet begins to show signs of wear and tear ...

Boston, lovingly called Beantown, doesn’t need an introduction. This U.S city in Massachusetts has the most amazing historical landmarks, parks, pubs, and streets. If you’re planning to move to this ...

Installing a stair chair lift is an easy way to live a safe, convenient, and independent life in your own house. If you too are thinking of getting it installed ...

If you’re over the age of 62, getting a loan isn’t always an easy thing to do. And if you do find a willing lender, paying it back is going ...

With COVID-19 cases on the rise again in some areas, you may be a bit leery about frequenting public places. Perhaps you will opt to spend much of your outdoor ...

If you’ve ever glanced over a mortgage agreement, you’ve probably seen the term “alienation clause” or maybe “due-on-sale clause” popping up in the fine print. These terms sound technical, but ...

Stamped concrete is a great way to mimic the look of natural stone, slate, brick, or even wood in your driveway or pathway. And, the best part is, this versatile ...

Maple flooring is a popular flooring choice for many homeowners — both for traditional as well as contemporary style homes. And, there are some good reasons for its popularity. People ...

A roof is much more than just shingles and rain gutters. Roof sheathing, aka roof decking, is perhaps the most important component of your house roofing system. If you’re a ...