There is no arguing that buying a home is one of life's biggest decisions. Coming up with your wishlist in terms of number of bedrooms, neighborhood and preferred school district is the easy part - but marking through a preparatory financial... (Read More)

When you're buying a home or refinancing, mortgage rates can often seem pretty mysterious. They can move up and down each day —sometimes changing several times in just one day!  Here's why: Mortgage rates are highly dependent on economic news. In... (Read More)

When it comes to shopping, research shows that shoppers are becoming more and more savvy in how they use discount offers, online coupons and rebates to get the best deal possible on just about anything they want to purchase. Unfortunately, the... (Read More)

You're in the market for a new home. While things like square footage and condition of a home are important, you'll also want to think about the bigger picture. You're not only choosing a home that's right for you — you're choosing a neighborhood... (Read More)

How prepared are you in the event of a fire in your home? Do you have an emergency escape plan? Do you have a fire extinguisher? What about your smoke detectors - have you checked them lately? Smoke detectors are one of the most overlooked safety... (Read More)