Photo by Kirk Fisher via Pixabay Whether you are buying your first home or are upgrading, consider buying a larger home. Even if you are just planning on starting a family, a larger home allows you to grow into it. And, you don’t have to put up with the pesky chore of moving when it’s time to go...

Photo by Monkey Business Images via Shutterstock While homeownership often gets referred to as the American Dream, when you purchase before you are prepared, the consequences can be dire. Here are a few reasons you should buy a home. You feel certain. Buying a house is a huge step. It’s sensible to be cautious when making such a...

Before you launch a home search, you should put together a property buying plan. That way, you will know exactly what you want to accomplish during the homebuying journey and can tailor your house search accordingly. There are many things you can do to ensure your homebuying plan will work perfectly, and these include: 1. Create Homebuying Goals You...

One of the most satisfying aspects of being a new homeowner is the process of "making it your own." That could include everything from painting walls and hanging pictures to replacing window treatments and assembling shelves. (Then, of course, there's the unpacking, furniture arranging, organizing, and room cleaning!) For some people, one of the biggest challenges in getting unpacked,...

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Common-interest housing includes individually owned spaces and common areas shared by all owners. The common areas can include clubhouses, landscaping, parking lots or pools. Multistory buildings share lobbies, stairwells, and elevators. Any community that shares property including single-family free-standing homes in developments, falls into the common-interest category. The two most familiar types of...

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Federal law allows you to get your credit report free once per year. To do so, go to annualcreditreport.com and request your report. You need to do this at least once a year so that you can correct any errors or missing information. Differences Between Credit Report & Credit Score You typically have...

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Is your house leaky? According to the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency), household water leaks account for up to a trillion gallons of water wasted each year. According to their calculations, the average home leaks about ten thousand gallons annually or more than 90 gallons every single day. So how do you tell...

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Suppose you’ve inherited your parents’ longtime home. Suppose they paid $100,000 for it, and it’s now worth $300,000. Had they sold it while it was in their possession, they would have avoided paying capital gains tax due to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Now that it’s yours, has that tax avoidance...

Image by annca from Pixabay You’ve finally found the perfect home. It’s got the number of bedrooms you wanted, a spacious kitchen, updated bathrooms, and even a beautiful vegetable garden out back. Now comes the tricky part—how to pay for it. Numerous home buyers find financing their mortgages through a credit union to be a good option. According...

Spacious ranch home nestled in Candlewood Lake Estates - a private gated lake community with beaches and boat slips on Candlewood Lake. With 3 bedrooms, a den and a sunroom this home has room for everyone. All on one level ranch has an inviting front porch, 3 full baths, a large master suite with walk-in closet, an eat-in kitchen with skylight, formal dining and living rooms along with a family room with gas fireplace and sliders to a private backyard patio. Exceptional storage with a two car garage and a ramp to the full basement providing extra storage possibilities for motorcycles, quads, snowmobiles, golf carts etc. Home is on a level...

Almost Lakefront! Charming expanded cottage with stunning views adjacent to Candlewood Knolls North Beach. Step from your yard directly to the community beach and boat docks. This lake house features a cathedral ceiling living room with stone fireplace and skylights, a sunroom with walls of glass overlooking the lake and a two tiered deck with lake views - perfect for outdoor entertaining. There is an eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and a picture window, a main level bedroom with two more upstairs - one of which boasts lake views, skylights and a outdoor balcony. Downstairs is a huge walk out family room with tile floor and full...

Almost Lakefront! Charming expanded cottage with stunning views adjacent to Candlewood Knolls North Beach. Step from your yard directly to the community beach and boat docks. This lake house features a cathedral ceiling living room with stone fireplace and skylights, a sunroom with walls of glass overlooking the lake and a two tiered deck with lake views - perfect for outdoor entertaining. There is an eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and a picture window, a main level bedroom with two more upstairs - one of which boasts lake views, skylights and a outdoor balcony. Downstairs is a huge walk out family room with tile floor and full...