Can you wait to buy?

We often quote that there are only two constants in life; death and taxes. However, in the near future there will be two other major factors affecting your life, especially if you want to buy a home. Increasing housing prices and mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates artificially low for a few […]





Shine a Light on Savings for 2014

Do you use incandescent or fluorescent lighting in your home? Thinking about changing over to LED lighting? Now might be the time. Prices have dropped on the cost of LED fixtures considerably. Start off your new year by making an investment in changing your lighting in your home. The ratings on the newer LED bulbs […]


Last Minute Gifting Ideas

Your holiday tradition may include celebrating with your friends and family and sharing gifts. Finding the perfect gift takes an immeasurable amount of time and money. Our challenge is finding the perfect gift, something your receiver really needs or wants; is the right size and/or the right color; and a gift that won’t break your […]


Looking for a Christmas Present?

December 31 2013, the Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit will expire for the second time. First enacted in 2011 it was renewed to cover 2012 and 2013. Good news is that there is still time to make qualifying improvements to your home before the 31st. If you already made improvements but didn’t realize they were […]


Home Owner Winter Maintenance

Burrr! Winter is here in a major way for most of the country. Are you ready? You or your neighbor may be wishing you paid more attention to those winter maintenance items before now. Don’t count yourself out if you live in a warm climate either, check these items at least once a year. Weather […]