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Before you sign a single page at the closing table, you’ll need to have these documents and forms at the ready. Real estate paperwork can be overwhelming. Simply put, buying or selling a home buries you in printed materials. Some of them are obvious (W2s, bank statements), and some of them are surprising (what’s aRead more

From updating dodgy wiring to fire-resistant siding materials, here’s what to do to keep your home safe Every year, home fires kill more than 2,500 people and injure another 12,600 (to the tune of an estimated $7.3 billion in property lost!), according to the Department of Homeland Security. And some recent reports note that newerRead more

Boomers May be Keeping Rents, Occupancy Growing A recent Pew Research Center report titled “More Millennials Living with Family Despite Improved Job Market,”which touches on apartment demographics, found that fewer households are headed by 18-34 year-olds (millennials) now than 10 years ago. This, despite a decrease in the unemployment rate for this age cohort andRead more

Renters insurance policies come in varying sizes and shapes, and can be bundled with other coverages in an attempt to provide a better rate. But lumping renters insurance with auto policies and/or other types of coverage may cost residents more in the long run, or even force inadvertent cancellations. That doesn’t bode well for propertyRead more

Even the smallest credit mistakes can have a negative impact on your credit score — and make you want to throw a tantrum. You can leverage credit and use it as a tool to achieve financial goals, but be careful to avoid these obvious (and not so obvious) credit pitfalls. Maintaining good credit can payRead more

Be prepared with this list of must-asks while touring open houses. For buyers, visiting open houses should be more than just a casual walk-through of the home, with commentary on the paint colors (remember, you can change paint!). Open houses are a prime opportunity to not only get a feel for the space but alsoRead more

Don’t let a cramped bedroom make mornings and evenings the worst parts of your day. Your bedroom sets the tone for a good night’s sleep — and a good morning too. A chaotic mess of furniture and clothes in your space has a way of reminding you of that laundry list of things you needRead more

It’s almost time to move the clocks ahead an hour. But that’s not the only thing you should be doing on March 13 Daylight savings time rolls around twice a year for most of the country, and while it may moderately disrupt your sleep schedule for a few days, the event is an excellent reminderRead more

Ready to give your home a top-to-bottom buffing? Focusing on furnishings, appliances, and carpeting. Once you’ve covered these major tasks, you’ll have your home spring-cleaned in no time. For more information, you can check that spring cleaning tips here! Make doormats welcoming ISTOCK/MICHELLEGIBSON Shake ’em, wash ’em, swat ’em with a broom. Give them theRead more

Be prepared with this list of must-asks while touring open houses. For buyers, visiting open houses should be more than just a casual walk-through of the home, with commentary on the paint colors (remember, you can change paint!). Open houses are a prime opportunity to not only get a feel for the space but alsoRead more