Many first time home buyers are millennials, who may have a certain idea about the standard of living they want to have, as all generations do. Many are moving from their parents’ home, who had several decades to achieve financial goals, and find themselves distraught when they understand that their income does not support the […]
Summer Lawn Care Tips to Keep Your Yard Looking Its Best
What are Home Inspectors Looking For?
Home Inspection can invoke dread in the mind of many sellers, but it really shouldn’t. Instead, use it as an opportunity to learn about your home and more importantly – to not be sued! There are certain material defects that you must disclose to a buyer according to state law or risk a lawsuit – […]
How to Properly Care For Fruit Trees
Fruit Trees are an awesome addition to any property both for their delicious fruit and the beautiful grandeur of their blooms in spring. They do require special attention and care, however, in order to get the most out of your trees and avoid problems on your property. Fruit trees need enough land to grow and […]
What Is HUD’s Dollar Home Program?
Have you ever heard about the HUD Dollar Home Program? The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is a Cabinet department in the Executive branch of the US government. HUD sponsors many programs. One of them is the Dollar Home Program. FHA homes that have been foreclosed upon and failed to sell after […]
Organizing An Outside Shed
Outside sheds are wonderful for storage and convenience, but only if they are working for you, and not against you when it comes to accessing them. Sheds should house home improvement, landscaping items, tools, and gardening equipment, but those things can become bulky and can easily cause a shed to become cluttered. The addition of […]
Bulb Gardening Tips
For a show-worthy home garden all year, try using bulbs for ultimate variety in spring, summer, and fall. Besides being easy, they are also economical – besides the initial investment, you will continue to enjoy beautiful, hassle-free flowers each season. Bulb gardening does require a little preparation work and foresight. First, you near a clearly […]
Metals Roofing: Is It Worth The Price?
Metal roofing is not just for warehouses and old barns – they are becoming increasingly popular for residential homes in most of America. For years, asphalt shingles have been the favored choice, but there are some frustrating issues with asphalt shingles – one of them being the fact that they usually last no longer than […]
How Much Square Footage Do You Need?
How much square footage do you need to live in? Of course, that is highly dependent on who you’re asking, their preferences, whether they work from home, how many children they have, how many animals they have, and what their monetary resources are. For perspective, let’s look at homes over time. In the early 1970s, […]
Required Days Of Service For A VA Loan
Veterans prefer a Veterans Affairs (VA) loan because it allows them to avoid paying a downpayment. It can also secure a better interest rate. There are actually multiple reasons why a VA loan is advantageous to veterans, but not everyone who served in the military qualifies. There are a minimum number of days that servicemembers […]