by Marti Reeder | Feb 5, 2013 | Economy, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Home Value, Real Estate
I hope your New Year is off to a great start. The real estate market sure is. The market continues its upward trend. According to CNN Money, 2012 was the best for home sales since 2007, and we’re anticipating more of the same in 2013. In fact, economists for the...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 5, 2012 | Budgeting, Economy, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Home Value, Home Warranty, Homeowners Insurance, Misc., News
Worry less. Live more with a home protection plan, a service contract which covers the repair or replacement of many home system components that break down over time. American Home Shield has over 40 years experience caring for their customers. If your house is over...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 4, 2011 | Budgeting, Credit, Economy, Finance, Home Ownership, Refinancing
Despite reports to the contrary, owning a home is STILL the American dream for most folks I know. But it is costly to own a house right now, particularly as home-related costs like fuel, electricity and insurance continue to rise. In combination with unemployment,...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 10, 2011 | Economy, Energy, Green Living, Home Ideas
If your home is well-insulated, it should keep heat out during the summer and cold out in the winter. Before you replace your windows, there are some other quick fixes you can try to maximize your home’s efficiency: Inspect windows for gaps, cracks or air leaks....
by Marti Reeder | Jul 27, 2011 | Economy, Home Buying, Home Ideas, Home Warranty
I love American Home Shield’s monthly newsletters and website. They always contain great ideas for maintaining your home, as well as “go to” tips for remodeling, decorating and organizing. Here’s a resource I find particularly helpful. It...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 20, 2011 | Economy, Energy, Taxes
If you are a homeowner and you install ENERGY STAR windows, skylights or doors this year in your primary residence, you can receive tax credits of 10% of the purchase price, up to $500 per household: – $200 on windows and skylights – $500 on doors As an...
