Ah, spring is in the air.  When the weather begins to warm up it makes people want to get up and get moving!  While spring cleaning is a popular activity for homeowners at this time of year, they should understand that proper home maintenance in spring should entail more than just tidying up the clutter.  […]

Buying a home is exciting, and it can be a thrill seeing your dreams become a reality.  But it can also be overwhelming as it is a big responsibility.  With so much to think about, homebuyers may not realize the importance of an inspection.  However, many issues in a home are not visible to an

As we make our way through the chilly days of winter, people’s thoughts tend to drift toward spring and the possibility of moving.  If you are considering a move, it’s best to prepare ahead of time in order to maximize your sales price!  Here are some great ideas for a home seller to make sure

Looking for your first home is an exciting, and often overwhelming, experience.  There are so many options to consider and SO many questions you will have.  You will probably (hopefully) get a lot of advice from those who have been through it before, which will make things easier.  One very essential part of the home

Cold winter months are no surprise when living in the Midwest.  But even though we know what’s coming, homeowners don’t always prepare properly for the damage that winter can bring.  Cold temperatures and extreme weather conditions can cause a big strain on a house and its systems, both inside and out.  Even milder temperatures don’t

Whether you are a fan of winter or not, the colder months can bring issues most of us would rather not deal with.  Shoveling snow, slippery sidewalks…and poor indoor air quality, to name a few.  It is not as obvious as a lawn covered in sparkling white snow, but indoor air quality can definitely be

There are so many things to consider when you are buying a home.  It might seem like forever before you find the home that’s right for you – but once you do, don’t forget about the home inspection!  It’s one of the most important parts of the sales process.  But there is a lot of

Selling a home can be a stressful process.  First you have to find an interested buyer, and then the contract negotiations must be accepted by both parties.  One area that can often cause a great deal of concern for sellers is how the house will look during the home inspection.  It is a legitimate reason

Most buyers are aware that they should have a home inspection completed during the home buying process.  But randomly picking an inspector just might be worse than not having an inspection at all.  A home inspection is supposed to give a buyer peace of mind about their purchase decision, but an inexperienced home inspector can

In the Midwest, we are lucky to experience the changing of the seasons.  Each one has its own set of maintenance requirements for homeowners, however, with raking leaves being a notable one in fall.  Before moving on to shoveling in the winter months, it is essential to remember one very important fall household chore –