The numbers from the housing sector by and large have been weaker than originally expected during the first months of 2014. A new, revised 2014 outlook from Freddie Mac is out, and we have compared it to the most recent outlook from Fannie Mae from the end of April. The… read more →
Buying a home with a mortgage comes with plenty of strings attached, aside from just interest and principal. While you’ll have a general sense as to what your monthly mortgage payment will be, this complacency likely prevents you from reading over the specifics of your mortgage statement. By simply writing… read more →
In housing, it takes two to tango. Buyers have known for some time that low prices and low interest rates make it a good time to shop for a home, and now sellers are getting on the bandwagon. That could help solve the low-inventory problem that has dogged the market.… read more →
No matter how clean your home may be, it’s probably still a little dusty. Dust is a pervasive problem that everyone has to deal with every day. It’s more than an annoyance, however. For individuals who suffer from asthma, allergies, or other breathing problems, dust can compromise their health and… read more →
The garage door is the single largest moving part in your home, and should be inspected and maintained every year. Whether you have a belt-drive, chain-drive, or screw-drive opening system, maintenance issues and steps to lubricate garage door tracks are virtually the same. • Inspect the tracks to make sure there… read more →
Looking for a fun and unique event to do with the family this weekend? Coming soon, many farms will open their doors to the public for Pick Your Own events. Below, we have listed a few favorites. Enjoy, and Happy Picking! Hartland Farm and… read more →
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died serving our country, therefore it is a perfect time to visit the many memorials that Washington D.C. has to offer. The Memorial Day weekend also marks the beginning of the busy summer season, the opening of many… read more →
There are some maintenance and repair issues that homeowners just hate to deal with — either because they take time, or cost money, or just don’t seem, well, urgent. But some of these problems can become ticking time bombs, poised to explode if they’re not defused early, when they are more like… read more →
If you want to reduce your energy bill, enhance the comfort of your home, and do your part to save the environment from excessive energy or water waste, then it’s time to add some high-efficiency upgrades to your home. Environmentally friendly upgrades range from small, do-it-yourself projects to more time-consuming… read more →
As the spring real estate market ramps up, more homes go on the market. Great interior appeal partially relies on a spic-and-span look. So which areas need to stand out during a walk-through? To give prospective sellers ideas on what needs to be on their spring-cleaning checklists, here are some… read more →