Problems Caused by Moles Moles can be a very big problem for the homeowner. Their tunneling can wreck havoc on lawns causing unsightly ridges in lawns and they can damage the root system of turf causing the raised areas of grass to dry out and die. Their tunneling may uproot plants and flowers causing plant damage and death. Moles actively feed day and night all … Continue reading Are moles & voles destroying your yard?

Homes for sale by owner, or FSBO, transactions are commonly seen in seller’s markets or whenever homeowners want to maximize their profits by not having to pay commission. A home sale by owner option sounds like it could be a pretty sweet deal for the seller. After all, if you’re doing the work, you’ll walk away with the most money, right? Well, maybe not …  Statistics show … Continue reading Homes for Sale by Owner: 5 Reasons Why FSBO Sales Fail

Proper Cleaning Methods Air duct cleaning is a misnomer. In actuality, the entire HVAC system should be cleaned. Failure to clean all components of the system can result in recontamination of the entire system, thus minimizing the benefits of cleaning. Just as you wouldn’t clean only half of your living room floor, you also would not want to clean only part of your HVAC system. … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Air Duct Cleaning

Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW  This may seem counterintuitive, but let’s look at this concept for a moment. Many homeowners think that … Continue reading Two Ways To Get The Most Money From The Sale Of Your Home

    One of the simplest ways to update a space is with a can of paint. But deciding on a paint color can drive anyone mad. There are so many choices out there today – cobalt blue, coral, Navajo white – the options are endless. Using certain interior and exterior paint colors can spark interest from potential buyers, but also send them out the door if … Continue reading How to Choose the Right Paint Colors When Selling Your Home

Filing for bankruptcy doesn’t have to put a damper on your home buying dream—at least not for long. Lenders are easing up on requirements and opening the door for bankruptcy filers to get back into a home far sooner than they’d been able to in the past. In fact, the average waiting period is two years. In this article, you’ll learn about common mortgage loans … Continue reading When Can I Get a Mortgage After Bankruptcy?

7 Steps to Prepping Your Credit for Buying a Home As the housing market heats up and more consumers consider buying a home, it’s important to consider the role that your credit score plays in your ability to secure a mortgage. Conventional mortgage lenders will typically want a FICO score of at least 720, or in some cases 740, but those with a score above 580 may still qualify … Continue reading

Give your cabinets a makeover with new hardware and paint SUNSET 1 of 8 Cabinet makeover, step 1: Remove hardware The first step in refinishing your kitchen cabinets is to remove all the hardware with a screwdriver or drill. If you’re reusing the hinges or pulls, store them in ziplock bags with a note indicating where each set came from. Set up some tables or … Continue reading How to Refinish Kitchen Cabinets

  When you take out a mortgage, you can expect to be pitched mortgage protection insurance. It comes in several forms, but it typically covers your loan payments if you lose your job or become disabled, or it pays off your mortgage when you die. Would you benefit from mortgage protection insurance? Or is it just another way for your mortgage company to siphon extra money … Continue reading Mortgage protection insurance: Should you buy it?

Home staging is one of the most powerful ways to make buyers want to buy your home. It can be as simple as decluttering and repainting. Or it can require a clean sweep that involves storing belongings off-site; redecorating, and even renting furniture and art to make your place show well. Here are the basics of staging each room in your house, including your outdoor … Continue reading Home Staging 101: Declutter Room by Room and Outside the Home