Home buying, the smart way

Home buying, the smart way

Your down payment is in the bank and you’re pre-approved for a mortgage. You’re all ready to start looking at homes. Here are some tips for home buying the smart way: Don’t go it alone. Some tech-savvy buyers like to use the Internet and mobile apps...
Get your credit report every week, for free

Get your credit report every week, for free

Reviewing your credit report periodically is an important part of effectively managing your finances. It provides an important opportunity to check for errors and inaccurate information as well as make sure you aren’t a victim of identity theft. Your credit...
Protecting your home against vandalism

Protecting your home against vandalism

Although it is sad to think that someone would intentionally harm your home or property, vandalism does happen—and more frequently than you might believe. It can take a variety of shapes. Any of these kinds of property damage are deemed acts of vandalism. Vandalism on...
What A Home Inspection Can Reveal Before You Buy

What A Home Inspection Can Reveal Before You Buy

Buying a home often feels like a whirlwind of paperwork, negotiations, and decisions. In the middle of it all sits one step that can quietly protect your investment more than almost anything else: the home inspection. While many buyers see it as just another item on...
Is your home spring ready?

Is your home spring ready?

Spring will be here before you know it! So, if you are feeling the urge to dive into your spring home maintenance checklist, here are some tips that may help you get your house in tip-top shape. Grounds maintenance A good pressure washing of your home’s exterior can...