We have all heard it – location, location, location.  Does the area have good schools?  How far will you commute to work?   Are the homes in the area on the same level in appearance and worth?  Is the area socially acceptable to you?  Are stores easily accessible?  These are just a few important questions to ask yourself. Write down what you want the home to include such as number of bedrooms/baths, the squ ...

Knowing who to hire to complete repairs or renovations on your residence can be difficult.    There are many ways to find contractors.  Ask your friends, family, and/or your local building supply company for recommendations.  In the past, many of us would look up contractors in the yellow pages, however with  current information methods  most people have access to the internet and are now looking online.  M ...

Purchasing a new home, although very exciting,  can also be very difficult.  There are a lot of considerations to make.  First and most important is how much you can afford.    Do you want to purchase a home that is equivalent to your current rent payment?   If you are doing well with your current rent payment, then you will probably do ok, but make sure you also include what the real estate taxes and house ...

If you live in an apartment/condo or have more than a 1-story residence located in a congested urban area with no outside access, you may want to consider installation of a balcony-on-demand or a fold-out balcony.  I live in a rather open area and the idea that I couldn’t go outside my own home and enjoy the nice weather was not an option.  The fold-out balcony is ideal for large city dwellers where 90% liv ...