Homeownership Blog

Winter weather can get severe suddenly and without warning. Blizzards can be severely damaging to both life and property. From knocking out power lines to making it impossible to travel, ...

Potholes can wreak havoc with your asphalt pavement or driveway. And the problem is, they tend to suddenly show up and start spreading during the winter months, especially just after ...

Not all of us are cut out to be effective handymen, capable of handling all repairs and being able to build amazing things from scratch. However, as homeowners, being able ...

Want to use HELOC to buy a second home? You can utilize the equity on your home to buy another house depending on the purpose of the second property. For ...

When you’re a proud owner of a beautiful garden, maintaining it can be a little tedious but it does give immense happiness. Once you know what to grow in your ...

If you know how to choose a realtor, half the battle is already won in a real estate deal. Choosing a good real estate agent is one of the most ...

When interest rates rise, as in the case of a variable interest rate home equity line of credit (HELOC), it can cause a good amount of uncertainty in your monthly ...

The rising home prices, despite higher mortgage rates, have perplexed homebuyers, real estate experts, and property investors. And, the numbers in the U.S. housing market continue to go upward. Everyone wants ...

Reverse mortgages are becoming popular with seniors above 62 years who have sufficient equity in their homes. The loan type is a good way to supplement an existing income. One ...

Planning to hire a broker, or be one? You’ll need help with an effective real estate broker job description as well as a roster of the duties and responsibilities. This ...

The bar stool has been around for centuries, and its place in history is still significant today, as they make up a large part of most bars and restaurants. With ...

Porches are a great outdoor extension of our indoor living spaces, and as such, add value both aesthetically and financially to any home. If you’ve had the opportunity to walk ...

The very idea of a fireplace makes us feel warm and cozy. All of us have dreamt of the glow of a warm fire in the family room while we ...

When we think about outdoor decks, our primary concerns are durability, because of constant exposure to the weather, and aesthetics, because who doesn’t want a great-looking deck. And of course, ...