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09/29/2026

Have you heard of Energy Efficient Mortgages? It can help provide more favorable financing terms when either purchasing an existing ENERGY STAR certified home or even if you are going to make energy efficient improvements to an existing home. Learn how to get more green by going green here!

If sustainable living is an important part of your lifestyle, you might be a candidate for a “green mortgage” when purchasing your next home or refinancing your current home. A little-known lending product, the green mortgage can save you big money while helping you live a more energy-conscious ...

09/27/2026

Staging on a budget? Thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets are great places to find furniture and home decor.

09/26/2026

Medical alert devices can be lifesavers for the elderly and seriously ill living alone. Review these critical considerations for choosing the best device.

Television ads dramatize elders pushing a button on a medical alert device when they’re alone and have a medical emergency. Are these devices effective?

09/24/2026

A clean microfiber cloth is your best tool for keeping that smudge-free shine on stainless steel surfaces. Check out more cleaning tips here to ensure a stainless shine to prep for an Open House.

Stainless steel appliances are gorgeous -- until they’re streaked, smudged and full of fingerprints. Want to keep them looking like they did in the showroom? Here’s how. Warm water with a little dish soap is a great first step. Using a microfiber rag, wipe back and forth with the grain of the br...

09/22/2026

Home Buyer Tip: To help avoid hidden repair costs of an existing home, negotiate with the Seller to include a Home Warranty. Read on to be prepared for other unexpected expenses.

You’ve sacrificed, scrimped and saved for the down payment on your first home. But have you saved for the whole new world of expenses that comes with home ownership? If not, you could get blindsided by: Closing costs. Do your homework before making an offer because the down payment is just part of...

09/20/2026

Do you need a formal living room?

09/19/2026

Roommates can be a financial lifeline but they may prove difficult when disagreements arise. Here are several handy tips on roommate etiquette.

Living with roommates can save you money -- or help you afford a nicer place to live -- but beware of the pitfalls of communal living.

09/17/2026

Are you bewildered by your local home improvement store's array of white paints? Here’s a guide to choosing the "right white" for your home.

White paint might seem the simplest choice for painting your home’s walls, but it’s anything but. Here are some tips.

09/15/2026

Producing m**hamphetamine in a house can saturate surfaces with dangerous toxic residue. If you are considering a house for purchase but suspect it may have once been a drug lab, trust your instincts and get more information.

M**h production leaves a toxic residue that causes health problems for later residents of the house. Here's how to avoid buying a m**h house.

09/13/2026

Even if you don’t have a big front porch you can still make your entryway impressive with planters full of seasonal color.