Emergencies happen so all you can do is make sure you're prepared for them. We'll show you how to respond to small emergecies with tips on shutting off your water, power and more. We'll also share the steps to take to file an insurance claim, and restore your house. We'll cover lots of other …
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House Upgrades for Your New House
When buying an existing home, there are things you know you want to change after the house belongs to you. We've covered the things that you really can't change (location and some house features), so this article focuses on the most common house upgrades new home owners make in their first year. Yes …
Lifestyle Changes for First Time Homeowners
Buying your first house is an exciting step. It can also be scary so you'll want to do your homework, and prepare so you can remain in control versus getting overwhelmed. Remember there's no landlord to call. You have to handle repairs and that takes time and money. Home ownership means taking on …
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A Homeowner Budget to Avoid Problems
Good financial planning begins long before you buy your first home. But it’s never too late, even if you’ve owned your home for years. A homeowner budget keeps you on track so you can afford your daily routine and your future responsibilities, and it also help you work toward a comfortable …
Home Budgets: Planning for the Unexpected
Home Budgets are essential for all homeowners. Businesses run on budgets and homes are no different. Home Budgets are never taught in school and my realtor sure never warned me to put together home budgets when I bought my first house. There are all types of software out there but the simplest …
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2008 Remodeling Cost vs Value
The value of any home improvement is what the homeowner is willing to invest and how much value the ultimate home buyer will pay for that improvement. Home improvements are, and always will be, a balancing act between immediate value to improve the current homeowner's quality of life and ultimate …
