Hiring a home inspector? Watch for red and green flags

Be wary of red flags when looking for a home inspector.Photo by Carson Masterson on Unsplash About to purchase a home? Some say your home is the biggest investment most people will make it a lifetime. It’s a given that before taking the plunge, you need to find out...

Keep holiday season safe for kids, family, and YOU!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but also quite accident-prone. The holidays are nearly upon us. Does it seem like the year just flew by? As the song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Families reunite in the joy of the season. Little...

Summertime party safety

Backyard parties with goodies on the grill! Some common sense tips will keep you safe.Photo by Zac Cain on Unsplash Summer’s here, and that means backyard parties by the pool with goodies on the grill and s’mores around the firepit! Along with all that fun comes the...

Home inspection “red flags”

Even the nicest-looking homes may reveal some “red flags” upon inspection. Home inspection is a must for home buyers before signing closing papers. Reliable inspection results can mean the difference between finding the home of your dreams or walking away...

Springtime homeowner projects

Spring’s arrival heralds a variety of home maintenance tasks.Photo by Roger Starnes Sr on Unsplash “Spring has sprung, the grass is riz I wonder where the flowers is” – Anonymous (for obvious reasons) Many people say spring is their favorite season. Is it yours?...

What comes after a home inspection?

Buying, selling “as is?” Home inspection is a must! The housing market goes on day after day, year after year, with an impressive success record. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports only about one in 20 real estate transactions is...