Congratulations making the jump from renting to owning your first home. Even though buying your first home is exciting, it can be intimidating and expensive. After moving, many new homeowners find ways to cut costs and spend cautiously. It can...

Congratulations making the jump from renting to owning your first home. Even though buying your first home is exciting, it can be intimidating and expensive. After moving, many new homeowners find ways to cut costs and spend cautiously. It can...
There are so many smart and hard-working people in the world. How is it that some people find more success in the world? I am sure there are several reasons, but one similarity I see in most successful people is that successful people set goals and make...
Like anything else, there are so many pros and cons to apartment living. It's great having this transitional space where you aren't living at home with your family and don't have a house of your own yet. On the other hand, you have this smaller living space that...
The summer months may be behind us, but the importance of fire safety in your home is more imminent than ever. October 9th marks Fire Prevention day, a tradition stemming from the Great Chicago Fire that occurred 144 years ago on this exact day. Although this campaign...
After recently moving to an older home in a new city, my parents decided to make some changes to the home. They wanted to make the house from 1968 more modern and knew they only wanted to make renovations that would increase the value to the home. The...
There's nothing like that open space of living. It's a cool, urban option that everyone should try! To make the most of living in a loft, you'll have to be conscientious of furniture, storage and decorating! Here are some tips to make loft living work: Less is More Be...
Moving is a great time to go through your belongings and purge, purge, purge. What better excuse to get rid of unwanted clutter than the burning desire to not have to pack it and move it? Some things are just not worth the effort to move. So, while you're packing for...
You have returned your family's moving truck and your move is officially over. Now what? The most important thing you can do for your family to make a move last, is to get involved. If you are moving in the summer with kids it is important to get involved quickly...
'Tis the season--to move! Summer is the most competitive time of year for selling homes. It's true that it is the perfect time of the year to showcase your abode, but it's also the time when the market is flooded with other options. This being said, there are a lot of...
When moving into a new home, it is important to remember to prepare your new home for your cat first. It is not a difficult process, but a little bit of forethought will make life easier both for you and your furry friends. Indoor Cats For indoor cats you will want to...
When it comes to shopping for a home, there are many factors to take into consideration. The decision shouldn’t be made lightly, as you are going to be living in this home for years to come. There are an array of items you should take into account when deciding on...
You exchanged your vows, had the perfect fairytale wedding and now you are officially newlyweds! Now that you have finished wedding planning, what do you do with all that free time on your hands? One of the first steps for many couples after they tie the knot is to...