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Homeownership

A 14-Point Checklist to Prepare Your Home for Fall

Fall is a favorite season for many, especially early fall. Maybe it’s because the sweltering heat and the humidity of…

Should You Consider Solar Power For Your Home? Read This Before Installing Residential Solar Panels

Michael and Jill Goodrich-Stuart live in their second solar-powered home. Their first one was a new build in an all-solar…

Working With Your Insurer in the Aftermath of a Disaster

The aftermath of a natural disaster can be a stressful, scary and confusing time for those who are impacted.  On…

Does Your Loved One With Memory Impairment Have Adequate Home Insurance Protection?

Experiencing a natural disaster is extremely difficult for anyone, but for someone with dementia it may be especially traumatic. Emotional…

Home Landscaping Dos and Don’ts

Landscaping can have numerous benefits. It beautifies your property and can add to the curb appeal and resale value of…

Preparing Your Home and Your Family in the Event of a Wildfire

In some areas of the United States, regions that used to have designated “wildfire seasons” are finding that these seasons…

How to Avoid Halloween Mishaps and Mischief

As Halloween approaches, your children or grandchildren might be anxious about confronting witches and werewolves while trick-or-treating. But, there are…

Your Checklist for Closing Up Your Vacation Home

Owning a vacation home can be wonderful in your retirement. You may be a snowbird who flies south to sunnier,…

Spring Flooding | Know the Risk for Your Home

We all know that April showers are famous for bringing May flowers. But the spring rains that bring our favorite…

Coping With Your Condo

Condominiums can offer the benefits of home ownership without many of the headaches associated with owning a house. You'll never…

Yes, You Can Hire A Reputable, Budget-Friendly Contractor – Here’s How

If you chose to have plastic surgery, you would thoroughly research surgeons, talk to prior patients, or at least review…