If mortgage demand is an indicator, buyers are coming back to the housing market far faster than anticipated, despite coronavirus shutdowns and job losses. M...

Spring and summer bring fresh air, lightness, and a sense of rebirth as the world comes alive again after hibernating. Check out these easy home design tips ...

You might think that smart home technology is only for control of indoor devices, like thermostats, home theaters and security systems. But high tech has com...

In mid-March, the housing market saw a steep decline in buyer traffic and showings. This rapid shift in the business caused great uncertainty about what the ...

When it comes to home fire hazards, you may think of electrical shorts or fireplace accidents. But home clothes dryers are the source of thousands of house f...

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone in life. Goodbye renting, hello owning! First-time buyers often purchase a “starter home” — a smaller-than-av...

Ingredients 12 graham crackers 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar ½ cup butter, melted 2 cups Nutella Hazelnut Spread 1 (8 oz.) container Mascarpone cheese, room tempe...

That winter chill is retreating and the prospect of warm Spring weather is no longer a distant dream. Get your house and yard ready with these 10 maintenance...

April home sales show impact of COVID-19 as residential real estate business interrupted by the crisis May 11, 2020 Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149 CHARLOT...

Is there any place on earth cozier than your own bed? You collapse there at the end of a long day, eager to snuggle down and start stacking ZZZs. But if you’...

If you love the zesty taste of fresh herbs in food, wouldn’t it be great to have some growing right outside the backdoor or in a sunny kitchen window?  Consi...

Nice homes make a neighborhood beautiful, but good people make a neighborhood great. You can do good in your neighborhood by paying attention to the needs of...

When it comes to adding a living space to a home, consider thinking up, not out. Attic conversions can make for fun and private retreats, but require some ca...

Owners of business or investment property may want to sell and reinvest in a similar new property. An IRS rule allows you to accomplish this goal while defer...

Cyber hacking of consumers’ online data has become so common that strong passwords are now essential. What elements make for a strong password? Here are some...

Some older kitchens included a desk area, slightly lower than countertop height, for sitting down to pay bills or organize files. While a great idea at the t...

As the weather warms up, it's time to focus your spring cleaning efforts outside the house. Prepare your lawn and landscaping for the upcoming summer months w...

Before you get started cleaning a long-neglected grill, think about how best to keep from making a bigger mess. First, protect the surrounding area with card...

The coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives, seemingly overnight. How can you keep COVID-19 and other infectious diseases out of your home so that you and...

Illness, job loss and other problems related to the current coronavirus pandemic have left many homeowners and renters unable to pay their mortgages or month...