Spring is just around the corner! It is never too early to start mapping out your Spring Cleaning Routine. Here are a few tips to make your Home shine! Taking Care of Stainless Steel To keep your stainless steel bright and clean, use a light mist of wax-based aerosol spray… read more →
Buying a home can be exciting, nerve-racking and downright confusing. But with a simple checklist, you can feel comfortable with your purchase. Ask yourself these questions as you begin to make your new house into a home. Inspector Gadget Almost all homes get a general inspection before move-in. But now… read more →
There are some special tax benefits homeowners get for owning a home. Homeowners can deduct their mortgage interest, points they paid as part of the financing process and interest on any home improvement loans they take out — loans that are then used to make capital improvements or those that… read more →
If you are planning a kitchen remodel or just looking for few ways to make your kitchen more roomy, National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) shares the top five ways to make a kitchen “bigger” without adding square footage. Choose Sleek Appliances There are many high-efficiency appliances that allow people… read more →
Housing developers are beginning to see opportunity in the shuttered schools cast off by the dozens in cities such as Philadelphia, Detroit and Chicago. These buildings, closed because of population decline and charter school competition, are gaining new life as apartments, senior housing and lofts. Some of these schools are… read more →
Even if you rent an apartment, townhouse, or a home, you can make a big difference, too! These tips will show you how to be more energy efficient and save energy, money, and reduce the risks of global warming. If there are things you can’t change on your own, share… read more →
The appraiser is due in an hour. The beds are unmade, breakfast dishes in the sink and toys scattered about the playroom. Would she care? After all, lowball appraisals can kill deals. They can also kill a refinancing application. If an appraisal comes in too low, it’s not worth… read more →
If you’re like many retirees, you could use a little extra money to get by, beyond your retirement savings and Social Security. Or maybe you’re just looking for ways to stay busy and to make a bit of extra cash in the process. Either Way, Market your skills. Whether you… read more →
Homes make strange noises. They’re built of many different materials — glass, concrete, wood — that expand and contract at different rates. But still, the most noise your house should make is a popping sound, like your knuckles cracking, and only once in a while .If your home is making… read more →
The State of Maryland offers tons of Home and Business Ownership Programs and Incentives which vary from one County to another. These Loan Programs were established to make home ownership and the cost to run a small business more affordable and to help revitalize communities which were heavily affected by… read more →