People who live with an animal that helps them with a disability or special need have certain rights under federal housing laws as well...

The residential real estate market has been red hot across the country. Prices have pushed skyward as sellers receive multiple offers....

October ushers in cooler temperatures, brilliant fall foliage, and a bountiful harvest. Take advantage of all three as you prep your home...

When you close on the purchase of a new home, you’ll be issued a title insurance policy. What is title insurance, and why is it so...

Guys have had “man caves” for decades. Now women are finally getting their own private space: the “she shed.” Here are some tips for...

When you’re searching for appliances for a new or remodeled kitchen, today you’ll find an array of new textures and colors. Let’s find...

The Federal Housing Administration’s accommodating lending standards help financially challenged Americans achieve the dream of...

We all love relaxing around a fire, whether it’s indoors by the fireplace hearth or outdoors. Firepits are an increasingly popular way to...

If your home is significantly damaged by a storm, you will likely feel overwhelmed and confused just when you are faced with making...

While it may still feel a lot like summer, September signals the official kickoff of the fall season, which means it’s time to bring on...

It’s refreshing to open windows to let in fresh air on a beautiful spring or autumn day. But what if your window won’t budge? Here’s a...

If you’ve dreamed of having an in-ground pool just a cannonball leap from your backdoor, you may have an idealized image of what...

August is a terrific month to savor those last days of summer while at the same time prepping for the fall season. Then, finally, it’s...

Moving a son or daughter off to college is an emotional milestone, especially during their freshman year. Here is a checklist to make the...

Rising on-campus housing costs and waiting lists for college dorms may mean you and your students are looking for a house or apartment...

Across the country, a shortage of houses for sale coupled with strong demand has led to homes selling mere days after going on the...

Home appliances offer great convenience … until they don’t. So what should you do when that sleek new appliance has a defect? Doing...

When you close on the purchase of a house, it seems the stream of documents will never end. Closings can easily involve 100 pages of...

It happens to the best of us: We accumulate stuff over a lifetime which becomes annoying clutter throughout the house. Your...

Home sales in many parts of the country are red hot. With houses selling so briskly, is it worth the money to remodel a kitchen or bath...