Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most people make in their lifetime. Naturally, a professional home inspection is a critical step before finalizing the sale, offering peace of mind about the property’s condition. But from my years... (Read More)

Ready to close on the purchase of your home? Congratulations! Closing day can be exciting — but also a bit overwhelming. Here are some of the things you can expect when you meet to finalize your home loan. A lot of signing and initialing... (Read More)

Do you love BBQ dinners during the summer months? Few things are as all-American as a summertime barbecue. It's a great way to cook on hot summer days. But a backyard cookout can turn dangerous and even deadly if you don't follow some important... (Read More)

If you've recently made a home purchase, you want to do everything possible to protect your home from damage. One source of damage to your home and property is flooding. You don't have to live in a flood zone to experience flood damage. Flooding is... (Read More)

If you are financing a new home with a lender, most banks or other types of lenders will require you to have homeowners insurance in place before you close on your home. Homeowners insurance protects the lender's interest in case something happens... (Read More)

When you're buying a home, you know you need homeowners insurance. But what about a home warranty? A home warranty is not an insurance policy. It is a contract covering repairs and replacements on your home's appliances and/or mechanical systems... (Read More)

If you’re uncertain if you can meet the standards necessary to secure a conventional mortgage loan, a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan might be the right choice for you. It’s a mortgage product backed by the government, which helps... (Read More)

Garage doors are a convenient feature of modern homes, providing both security and ease of access to your garage. However, these large mechanical systems can also pose significant safety risks if not properly maintained or used. In particular... (Read More)

You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says radon gas is deadly. It's second only to smoking as a cause of lung cancer. Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year. While... (Read More)

Although it is sad to think that someone would intentionally harm your home or property, vandalism does happen—and more frequently than you might believe. It can take a variety of shapes. Any of these kinds of property damage are deemed acts of... (Read More)