by Marti Reeder | Mar 14, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Seasonal
Everyone likes to save money, especially on expensive home-related projects. With these DIY home hacks, inspired by This Old House, you can save time, money and energy! Here are 10 of our favorite home hacks. Closing closet doors reduces the square footage your home...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 29, 2016 | Home Selling, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Seasonal
Spring and summer tend to be the hottest times to buy and sell homes. Selling homes can be tricky when there are so many on the market. Here are 5 ways to make your home stand out in the spring selling season. Curb appeal, curb appeal, curb appeal. Buyers can decide...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 22, 2016 | FSBO, Home Selling, Reporter
For Sale by Owner home sales seem like a good idea to save home sellers a few bucks until you research the facts. According to Realtor.com, most people who sell their homes via the FSBO route, do so to avoid paying a Realtor® commission. Those sellers may not always...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 16, 2016 | Green Living, Heating/Cooling, Home Ideas, Reporter
Thinking of going green or stepping up your existing efforts this spring? We can help! We’ve got 10 easy ways for you to go green at home this spring: Cleaning: Make your own cleaning products at home from simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon and soap....
by Marti Reeder | Feb 1, 2016 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Value, Reporter
Whether you already own a home or are considering buying a home this year, a home purchase is a long-term commitment, even if you have enough money to buy it outright. Here are the top 5 reasons to own a home in 2016: Your home is an appreciable asset and an...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 25, 2016 | Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage, Reporter
Looking to buy a home in 2016? In addition to conventional mortgages, specialty, government-backed financing programs are available: FHA, VA and USDA loans. FHA loans: Offered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Housing...