Should you replace your hot water heater? Have you ever been the last one to take a shower and run out of hot water? It could happen when you have too many overnight guests or one family member known for long showers!  But, what happens when your hot water heater stops working efficiently on a […]

Avoid these homeowner spending mistakes. No one plans to waste money purposely… but sometimes it happens, especially when it comes to our homes. As a homeowner, you don’t want your excitement over owning a home to crank-up your spending. Owning a home already adds new expenses compared to renting.  At any point in time, you may […]

Do you have enough homeowner’s Insurance? You never know if and when something will happen — whether it’s a big catastrophe or something less destructive – so you need to prepare! It’s essential to choose the right company, the right price, and the right coverage for your specific situation.  Keep in mind, homeowners insurance is […]

Has your home been tested for Radon? Have you ever heard of radon?  Well, it’s a big deal.  It’s an odorless, colorless gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It can get trapped in our homes and be at such high levels that it can affect your health. […]

Do You Have a Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed in Your Home? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gas, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. You must have a CO detector if you have fuel-burning appliances in your home. And if you have multiple levels in your home, you should […]

Should You Get a Home Warranty? As a homeowner, you just never know when you’ll face unexpected and costly repairs for your home.  A home warranty can sound like a great solution to this dilemma, but is it really worth it? Home warranties have gotten a bad rap in the past. However, like any warranty […]

Yearly Service Contracts Your Home Needs With busy schedules, it’s easy to let regular home maintenance fall off your to-do list. Like many homeowners, you might try to cram certain projects into one weekend. Or worse yet, disaster strikes and you get hit with a large bill since you never got around to a minor […]

Maintaining (and Loving) Your New Home Bonus – Buying a Home 101 series Here’s a bonus article for my 13-part series, Buying a Home 101. This step-by-step series took you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day. Now you’ll learn a few tips on how take care of […]

Make Your Settlement Successful Buying a Home 101 series – Week 12 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. This series ends with […]

Pre-Closing Details for Buyers Buying a Home 101 series – Week 11 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to tune […]