Don’t make these first-time home buyer mistakes

Don’t make these first-time home buyer mistakes

In the market for a new home? Purchasing a home is definitely something most people don’t do very often. So it’s easy to make mistakes. And when it comes to home buying, mistakes can be costly. Here are some of the most common errors made by first-time...
Don’t ignore potential problems

Don’t ignore potential problems

When you’ve found the home of your dreams, it can be easy to be blinded by that dream. It’s the perfect home … there can’t be anything wrong! Or if there is something, how bad can it really be? Or maybe you just love the house so much that you...
How much money do you need to buy a home?

How much money do you need to buy a home?

You want to buy a home, but you don’t have a 20 percent down payment saved. Good news! In many cases, homebuyers don’t need that much money to buy a home. But you’re going to have to set aside some money for a down payment. How much? And how can you...
Tips for lowering your electric bill

Tips for lowering your electric bill

Home electric bills can quickly add up to thousands of dollars each year. If you are living on a budget, it’s tough to know how much to budget for electricity costs as they can vary based on the weather, outside temperature, and how well insulated your home is....
Do you need a home warranty?

Do you need a home warranty?

When you’re buying a home, you know you need homeowners insurance. But what about a home warranty? A home warranty is not an insurance policy. It is a contract covering repairs and replacements on your home’s appliances and/or mechanical systems, usually...
Could your home have a radon problem?

Could your home have a radon problem?

You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says radon gas is deadly. It’s second only to smoking as a cause of lung cancer. Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year. While smokers are...