Vacation Security The vast majority of Americans (about 70%) will go on at least one vacation this year – leaving their homes vulnerable to thieves for days at a time.  There are lots of ways to secure your property against burglars, but the best ideas are usually centered on facts.  Following are the latest home-burglary […]

Spring Maintenance Matters The best way to avoid expensive, disruptive home repairs is to regularly inspect and address the areas prone to major problems.  Giving the house a deep cleaning has become a springtime ritual.  But if you really want to make a difference – and save yourself big money on future home repairs – […]

Moving Made Easy The average American will pack up all their belongings and move to a new house or apartment 11.4 times during their lifetime.  Many of us – especially those of us with young children and a multitude of possessions – have come to dread the moving process.  Yet, there are people who have […]

How Home Staging Sells If you’re planning to sell your home anytime soon, give some serious thought to hiring a professional stager for an interior makeover. After assessing your home, neighborhood and the most likely buyer, a home stager will physically arrange furnishings throughout your house and recommend other changes – which often include inventive […]