EIGHT NO-SKIP STEPS TO BUYING A HOME

MAKE A WISH LIST – Decide where you want to live and how many bedrooms and baths you’ll need. Consider lifestyle — condominiums offer shared amenities, with little responsibility. Single-family homes offer more space and privacy, but they also...

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can...

8 SMART WAYS TO MAKE A SMALL KITCHEN LOOK LARGER

A large, open kitchen may be the dream of most homebuyers today, but with restrictive budgets, smaller square footage, or homes that were built before this trend took over, not all are making the grade. If you find yourself with a smallish kitchen, there are ways to...

WAYS TO CREATE A WELCOMING FRONT

If you want to ramp up your curb appeal before you go on the market or simply want to make guests feel more at home, adding a few special touches to your front porch can go a long way. It’s a way to show your personality and style before people even set foot in...

8 WINTER HOME MAINTENANCE TO-DOS

Midwinter is a good time to check for ways to reduce home energy consumption and prevent appliance and equipment breakdowns.Here are eight home maintenance tips to improve energy efficiency and keep appliances and heating systems running well.  Pay attention to...