The following article provides a summary of the top home maintenance items for new homeowners.

When you buy or sell a home there is a distinct possibility you may find out you need storage space. There are a few reasons why this could happen but the most likely is the timing for closing on a house. Sometimes schedules just don't align and temporary storage may be needed. There are of course multiple options for storing your possessions.

Do you have a strong desire to purchase a home but don't have the greatest credit in the world? If you are renting a home, you may be tired of making your landlord rich. Wanting to own a house is not an uncommon feeling. After all, they don't call homeownership the American dream for anything.

When you are buying or selling a home it is not unusual for real estate agents to take for granted some of the lingoes they use on a daily basis. At times agents just think that all consumers should know every real estate term. Once such term is the word "pending".

Have you heard the term en suite bedroom or bathroom and wondered what the heck it meant? You are not alone as many people have no idea what en suite means. We will take a deep dive so you know the exact meaning of an en suite bedroom and bath.

Take the time to understand how this ratio works and what you can do to bolster your chances of getting approved for a home mortgage.

Do you plan on purchasing your first house in the coming year? If so, you are probably looking forward to the day you will either be moving out of a rental property or the family home you grew up in. Whatever the case may be the thought of becoming a homeowner is probably tantalizing.

I have assembled a list of things to avoid when house hunting to make the purchase a better fit for your needs and desires. Armed with this information will help you put together a solid plan for buying your next home.

Getting familiar with how the home functions and if it is in good shape will help you decide if this is the right place for you.

Take heed to the information in the following article and use it to help improve your overall credit file for a strong financial future.

By reviewing these items before you list the home on the market, you can hopefully spot any necessary repairs and save yourself some grief during the contract phase of selling your property.

Understanding which career move is right, and which ones are considered risky, can help you as you consider a job offer in the overall context of how it will affect your future ability to get a mortgage loan.

The USDA Home Loan is not as popular as FHA and Fannie Mae, but that does not mean it is not a good option for potential homeowners.

Whatever the situation may be, everyone needs to have some money set aside in an emergency fund to help them get through difficult times.

Take a look at this article to learn some simple tips and tricks to take your home to the next level!

When selling your home, most buyers are interested in being able to move right in, changing out the current homeowner's decor for their own.  In order to help give your home an edge over the competition, make sure each and every room has a clearly defined purpose, along with an attention to detail that won’t go unnoticed.  Because open floor plans have become a trend found in many homes built in the last five to eight years, it can sometimes be difficult to determine how to create an individualized purpose and flow from space to space.

Having a gorgeous house that sticks out in your neighbourhood is quite empowering. Nothing beats the charm of a neatly done front yard, especially if you’re planning on selling your house soon. Are you looking to attract potential buyers? Then taking care of your curb appeal is essential! How can you improve the curb appeal of your house? As the first impression is crucial, work on your front yard and entrance. If you don’t want to spend a fortune, check out these 12 easy tips on how to boost the curb appeal and attract the much-wanted attention from people.

Take some time to review the following article and then use the information to better your credit file in the coming months.

Whether you have moved multiple times or are a novice to the whole process, this article will provide some insights that make the whole moving experience much easier for everyone involved.

If you or someone you know has an adult child with special needs that could potentially live on their own, you owe it to yourself to check into the Family Opportunity Loan.