Getting “pre-qualified” today when preparing to buy a home is so 80’s. Getting pre-qualified then meant talking to a loan officer over the phone or in an office and having…

Want to buy a house but short on cash to get the deal done? It's a common problem that is keeping countless potential buyers on the sidelines. "Money issues often…

A good night’s sleep is a much-coveted dream of many, and for good reason. Research from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute shows that sleep is vital for emotional…

Have movies and super heroes lulled us into a false sense of security when it comes to house fires?On screen, the good guys survive fires with ease and have time…

Becoming a first-time homeowner takes a lot more than a desire to buy a house. It takes a lot of effort on your part to save up a down payment…

The lawn and landscape outside your home can be your own personalized creation, and it does not have to be expensive. It is through the effort of creating what you…

The typical single-family home can weigh anywhere from 80,000 to 160,000 pounds. Foundations provide a solid base for a home's weight, help to ensure the house stays level and provides…

After years of renting, you are more than ready to take the plunge into home ownership. You dream of having a cozy casa to call your own, and you cannot…

Between rising prices, tough loan limits, and massive competition among other eager would-be buyers, it can seem like an impossible feat to purchase your first home. Homes in first-time buyer…

Who hasn't walked through a model home and thought, "I'll take it! Even down to those fancy place settings on the dining room table!" That exclamation is typically followed by…