Homeowner Tips

Learn the reasons why condensation forms on windows and the potential consequences of moisture buildup due to window condensation.

If you own a home, you’re looking to buy one, or you want to have one built, understanding the square footage of your home is vital. While it does require a bit of number crunching, determining the square feet of a house gives you an idea of a home’s size and whether or not it’s the right fit for you and your family.

Home ownership comes with a lot of built-in benefits. Not only does owning a home create stability, it also yields financial rewards, especially come tax season. At the same time, however, buying a home can be enormously stressful. That’s because when you own your own home, you are responsible for keep everything in your home functioning, from the roof to the floor boards. The cost of repairing, or replacing, all of your home’s components and fixtures can be astronomical. If you’re not careful, your budget can take a hard hit.

Maintaining the energy efficiency of your home may seem like a daunting task. However, most of the components that make your home energy efficient are hidden in its structure. From there, making habits to conserve energy will help maintain the overall efficiency of your home.

Maintenance is key to protecting any investment. Since your home is one of your largest investments, you want to know how to keep it in shape.

Before diving into home building, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared for the process and everything that comes after. Here, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about new home taxes: Paying Property Taxes on Your New Home Sometimes new homeowners fail to recognize the financial impact that property taxes will have on…

Buying your first (or forever) home is an exciting moment to check off your version of the American Dream check-list. It’s a long-lasting investment for you (and your family), in a place where you spend the majority of your time – and invest your money.

Even if you’re not quite ready for winter, there are some simple steps you can take to make sure your home is. And most of them are no cost to you, other than a little bit of your time.

The keys are yours … what happens next? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Just follow these basic steps, and moving into your new home shouldn’t disrupt your daily life.

Homeowners & future homebuyers should understand the importance of properly insuring a home, so we’re going to offer up some industry tips to help avoid underinsurance.