It's time to prepare your home for the summer season while keeping those utility bills in check. Check out these energy-saving tips to help you stay cool and save money:

•  Maintain your HVAC system:

  • Schedule a professional tune-up to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.

  • Clean or replace air filters regularly for improved airflow and reduced energy

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• Exciting news for all you first-time homebuyers! We've compiled a list of the top 10 financial tips to help you save for your dream home. From creating a budget and cutting unnecessary expenses to taking advantage of down payment assistance programs and employer-sponsored savings plans, there are plenty of options to help you

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Turn Down Your Water Heater

Showers can be warm, but they shouldn’t be scalding. Manually reducing your water heater’s temperature to 120°F (down from the typical 140°) can save you in water heating [...]

Getting your home ready for the frigid temps probably isn't on the top of your to-do list.

But despite the recent 70° weather, winter is sure to sneak up quickly, and we want to help you prepare!

1. Seal and insulate. This small investment can save you a lot of money on your energy bill.

• Caulk or use weather stripping to close gaps around doors and [...]

1. You need to know how much you’ll be approved to borrow so you can look at homes within your budget. 
2. You’ll be able to see how much money you’ll need for the down payment and closing costs based on the loan estimate from your lender. That way, you can make a plan to have that ready, whether you need more time to save, liquidate some [...]

Help ensure you’ll get the best value when you decide to sell your home by staying on top of maintenance.

Routine home maintenance can be easy to push aside, but it’s much easier to tackle ahead of time than wait until a real issue emerges.

A simple way to stay on top of it is to hit a few tasks a month. Here are 3 to focus on in [...]

7 Reasons to get a home inspection

• 1. SAFETY - A home inspection will provide information on mold, asbestos, and carbon monoxide. All of which are important to know for your health and the health of your

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A doable update that doesn’t break the bank is PAINT. Transform a room from blah and bland to new and updated with a fresh coat of paint.

What paint colors should you choose?

Light, neutral colors will appeal to the majority and also make any room appear bigger and brighter. However, there are certain shades that work best for different [...]

No matter how great the inside of your home looks, the outside is what makes the first impression. Before they’ve even walked through your door, potential buyers have made their judgments about your home. You want to make them feel welcome, safe, and eager to see the rest of the [...]

SELLER QUESTION OF THE DAY: What home updates will give me the biggest return?
In a hot market where it seems like houses are flying off the shelves and selling for top dollar, despite condition, some of the more expensive renovations may not give you the best ROI (return on [...]