If you’re planning a move, you may have an overwhelming urge to throw all your possessions into cardboard boxes tape them shut and think, “I’ll deal with this after moving!” We get it. But before you start dumping drawers into boxes willy-nilly, we implore you:Dcclutter first. There’s no better time to get rid… read more →
There are a lot of articles about staging your home for sale or simple tips to improve curb appeal. This latest piece takes a look at four deeper fixes to consider after you’ve already put a fresh coat of paint on the walls: When your home is on the market,… read more →
Losing a home to foreclosure can be catastrophic. The mortgage lender claims the property. The homeowner is forced to move, and his or her credit and future ability to buy a home are affected. In some cases, foreclosure isn’t the end of a homeowner’s problems. Sometimes a foreclosure can also trigger capital… read more →
So you didn’t buy a house last year. That’s OK—you haven’t missed the boat yet on low mortgage rates or a healthy inventory of homes. In many ways, 2015 is a great time to buy a home, not the least of which is for certain tax breaks. Here’s how you could… read more →
While home is where the heart is, it’s also where your money is. Even if you’ve diversified your portfolio, your home is still a major asset and should be treated like any other investment. Think back to how much cash you poured into your home when you bought it. If… read more →
No one enjoys discussing life insurance, but if your family relies on your income to cover the bills, you need a life insurance policy to protect them if something should happen to you. If you’re a homeowner, life insurance is even more important. Many types of life insurance safeguard your home and protect… read more →
Though often overlooked, your garage is one of the most important rooms in the house. It’s also one of the largest. It gets used several times everyday. It acts as a main storage unit. Plus, if you have an attached addition, it probably becomes your most accessible entryway, which makes… read more →
Home improvement projects can cost a ton of money—but if you pick the right one, you could make your money back, the latest edition of an annual survey found. The cost of labor and materials can vary, as can the perceived return on investment, but these five remodeling projects with a midrange… read more →
When you’re selling your home, it is natural to assume that anything you can safely remove is yours to keep—like the light fixtures you painstakingly cleaned and repaired, or the swingset you bought last year, but the buyer may want some of those items, too. Rather than keep everything, you… read more →
Using technology to help manage the household can add up to a good amount of time and money saved—not to mention a significant reduction in things (paper calendars and planners) and clutter (all those papers!). Here are the top four apps our clients hate to live without. Perfect Your Budget… read more →