If you've recently made a home purchase, you want to do everything possible to protect your home from damage. One source of damage to your home and property is flooding. You don't have to live in a flood zone to experience flood damage. Flooding is... (Read More)

Do you love BBQ dinners during the summer months? Few things are as all-American as a summertime barbecue. It's a great way to cook on hot summer days. But a backyard cookout can turn dangerous and even deadly if you don't follow some important... (Read More)

What are you looking for in your next home? A big yard? A top-rated neighborhood school? A great space for a home office? A short commute to work? The National Association of Realtors surveyed home buyers nationwide on the home features that are... (Read More)

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... (Read More)

Homeownership comes with some types of things that renters don't have to worry about, like home maintenance. But there's plenty of perks that make owning a home such an important part of the American Dream. There's nothing quite like the freedom to... (Read More)

Kids today are growing up in a world in which updating your friends on your every move is totally acceptable, if not expected. Posting to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat about where you are, what you're doing and who you're doing it with... (Read More)

A new home is definitely a big reason to celebrate. Are you moving into a new home? Put a fire extinguisher on your shopping list. Do you have friends or family moving into a new home? What better way to mark the day than with a thoughtful... (Read More)

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... (Read More)

You don’t expect to have problems with a sewer line when you buy a home, but the truth is, not all problems with a home’s systems are visible at first glance. If you are buying a pre-owned home, you need to pay attention to these hidden problems... (Read More)