Turn off the water inside your house before you leave! Some people I know left for a week’s vacation and did not turn the water off inside their home. Fortunately, they were having some work done to the house while they were gone, and I met the plumbers at the house one morning to find [...]
Passing life estate title to children Many people as they age decide to put the title to their homes into their children’s names. Usually there is a life estate retained by the parents. I’ve written before about some of the pitfalls that may not be considered at the time decisions like this are [...]
According to recent figures by the National Association of Home Builders, the number of building permits in Minnesota (both Single and Multifamily) was up considerably in 2012 compared to 2011. The NAHB reports the overall increase in Minnesota's single family building permits increased by 36% and 255% for multi family permits. Here is a breakdown [...]
Save about $600 per year by boosting the amount of attic insulation from R-11 to R-49. Depending on the type of materials you use, figure on paying an insulation contractor about $1,500 to insulate an 800-square-foot attic, which pays back your investment in three years. You’ll spend about half that to do the job yourself. [...]
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 [...]
Been thinking about buying a home? Well, maybe you should put it on your Christmas list. Although the holidays tend to be an off-season for the real estate and mortgage industries, there are some good reasons to buy a home toward the end of the year. Although if you're going to do it, you need [...]
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/
This summer keep little hands busy while engaging their minds with easy-to-do projects that will banish boredom. http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/landscaping-gardening/fun-projects-kids-bust-boredom/
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/
Americans Prefer Owning to Renting http://www.houselogic.com/support-home-ownership/why-home-ownership-matters/
