For many Americans, the decision between buying vs renting is a major life event. Owning a home is an essential part of the American dream. It provides a number of economic benefits, such as the ability to accumulate wealth and access credit by building home equity, reduce housing costs through the mortgage interest deduction, and gain long-term savings over the cost…

Buying a home might seem like a huge undertaking. It’s not something you do every day, so you might not know what to expect. Most buyers don’t. Learning the home buying process can take the mystery out of buying a new home and allow you to approach each step with confidence. Identify your real estate agent, mortgage broker,…

Drum roll please – Pantone has chosen Classic Blue as their color of the year. Over the past couple years, bold colors on walls has become common place in designer magazines and new model homes. Bucking the old guidance of using bland, light hues to make rooms look larger, deep greens, rich reds and even soft blacks are used…

Painting is the most straightforward way to dramatically transform a room at a cost-effective price. Although a painting project can seem like a daunting prospect, with the right planning and execution, it doesn’t have to be. Here are some of the most important things to keep in mind when planning your next painting endeavor. Know…

Looking for a brand-new house to call home is truly an exciting part of anyone’s life. However, when children are involved, the home-buying process can get a lot more complicated than it already is. Your needs and wants become amplified tenfold, and your budget also becomes more of a focus throughout your tours. Although this…

Not every home improvement project is as glamorous as remodeling a kitchen or installing beautiful new crown molding. Sometimes things simply need to be replaced. Replacing an old sink makes for a good example, whether it’s in your kitchen or bathroom. Often sinks are replaced not because they don’t work, but simply because they are…