5 Tips to Score the Best Mortgage

Mortgage interest rates have experienced historical lows over the past few years, prompting a lot of Americans to hop on the home owner bandwagon in hoards. But even with interest rates being as low as they are, the while mortgage …

5 Problems Your Home Inspector Might Not Catch

You’ve found your dream home, put in an offer that the seller couldn’t refuse, and sealed the deal. But before you head out to buy new furniture, there’s still one little task that needs to be completed: the home inspection.…

Welcome! 10 Front Door Set-ups That Work

1. Red Door

The fire engine red front door will always be number one. It’s eye catching against your front yard greenery, against your door molding, and against almost any exterior home color. Put simply, you cannot go wrong with …

Top 10 DIY Do’s and Don’ts

HomeownerDIY1.ELECTRICAL DO: Handy dandy dimmers for your lighting.

Obviously, it’s not major electrical work, but you do have to connect some wires. That being said, it’s super easy – just buy the dimmer style you want at any hardware …

8 Uplifting Window Treatments for 2015

Windows treatments are the windows to your…well, your decorating soul. They’re practical, essential, and endlessly versatile. They’ll add glam to your glum or give instant definition to an ill-defined room. They’re also on the front lines of your energy saving …

Six Ideal Ways to Save on Home Heating

It may have been the warmest autumn on record for most parts of the country, but winter is (still) coming. In Southern California alone, the average cost of gas for a small home is at least around $1.50 a day. …

Myth or Fact? Unveiling the Truth Behind 5 Common Misperceptions About Reverse Mortgages

Depending on who you’re talking to, you’ll probably get a different perception about reverse mortgages – just like with almost anything else in life. Unfortunately, not everyone is a practicing mortgage agent, so it’ll take some due diligence to sift …