I’ve written before about how much living in a small town means to me. During a recent heavy snowfall, I met my dad and step mom for dinner at one of the locally owned restaurants in Hutchinson. The snowfall was heavy throughout the evening and when we were done, we walked out to the parking [...]
There are many reasons for moving. Maybe you got that once in a lifetime job offer or your family is growing and quickly running out of space. Maybe you want to relocate to a new neighborhood or find a house with a bigger backyard. Whatever reasons influence you to sell your home, you have some [...]
A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you. http://buyandsell.houselogic.com/articles/8-tips-finding-your-new-home/
Doing maintenance jobs yourself can be a smart way to save money, but choose the right DIY projects or you’ll end up paying dearly. http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/maintenance-repair/when-it-pays-to-do-it-yourself/
It’s not just what’s inside that counts. Curb appeal matters, too. Whether you’re selling or want to be the neighborhood beauty queen, here’s how to keep your lawn, garden, patio, and deck in pageant shape. http://www.houselogic.com/outdoors/
Americans Prefer Owning to Renting http://www.houselogic.com/support-home-ownership/why-home-ownership-matters/
Start your remodeling project off right: Know what questions to ask the contractors you interview; ensure an iron-clad contract, and make sure you get the best work out of your contractor. Plus, understand when it pays to do the work yourself. http://www.houselogic.com/home-improvement/planning-your-remodel/contracting/
By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget. http://buyandsell.houselogic.com/articles/4-tips-determine-how-much-mortgage-you-can-afford/
Here are a few surprising and simple ways to cut your energy bill this season. Give your pocketbook and Mother Nature a gift this season by taking advantage of these simple, surprising ways to save energy and money. http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/saving-energy/energy-money-savers/
For the week ending August 20, Twin Cities home sellers continued to list fewer properties than last year at this time, as new listings were down 11.8 percent to 1,342. That makes for 11 consecutive weeks of (still welcome) declines. Meanwhile, buyer activity was up 53.3 percent over last year, the largest increase in 12 [...]
