Checklist: December To-Dos for Homeowners

December brings winter chill, hot cocoa and holiday cheer. It also brings its own set of home maintenance chores to help keep the season bright. Inspect attic insulation. Most home heating loss is through the attic, so check the depth of insulation with a tape measure and compare to the Energy Star

Qualifying for a Mortgage with Student Loan Debt

If you’re worried your student loans will prevent you from buying your first home, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know to land that first house. What the mortgage company considers Your potential lender will look at your FICO score, which can range from 300 to 850. A score above 650 is consider

Should You Screen In Your Deck?

A deck can be a little slice of paradise…except for the scorching sun by day and the insects by night. So why not turn that deck into a screened-in porch? Here’s an outline of what it takes. Get proposals. Using online and personal referrals, ask three contractors for proposals and quotes. Make sure