The kitchen and bathroom are at the top of most home remodeling project lists. But homeowners intent on remodeling should also consider investing in the exterior of their homes – maybe even start there. That’s the advice of Sarah Susanka, one of the nation’s leading voices for redefining the American…
Sad to say – but I have to draw attention to people being scammed by mortgage rescue schemes. Enter Tom Pool at the California Department of Real Estate (dre.ca.gov) whose office has issued a Consumer Alert to help Spanish-speaking consumers avoid falling victim to foreclosure rescue scams. Pool’s partner in…
With all that goes on inside the home, it can be hard to keep it smelling fresh. Last night’s dinner, the kid’s dirty soccer jersey sitting in the laundry, and Fluffy’s litter box—well, they all can create lingering odors. When it comes to ensuring the home looks, feels and smells…
Most household molds grow on wood or fiber that has been wet for more than a few days. Slimy black or green in appearance, patches of mold can readily hide behind leaky toilets, under waterbeds, or in carpeting you may not realize is wet. Undetected, mold can cause asthma patients…
Homeowners across the country are learning about the benefits of having a home inspection—an important step in the home buying and selling process. Whether your home is on the market or you simply want to maintain its condition, enlist the help of a trustworthy home inspector to ensure that your…
If you’re embarking on the exciting process of searching for your first home, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed. After all, from choosing the right location to securing the necessary financing, there are many important details to tackle. These details can often cloud your judgment when looking at prospective…