Is Electronic Monitoring of Guests in Your Home Allowable?

Homeowners may want to use electronic monitoring equipment — video and audio — to monitor guests in their home in two situations. One is when a homeowner is selling her house and wants to monitor potential buyers during showings. The other is when the owner rents out a house via Airbnb. Is this sort

Renovating or Buying a New Home: Which Makes the Most Sense For You?

You’ve lived in your current home long enough to desire an updated kitchen or bathroom, a home office, or an outdoor entertainment area. It can be tough to decide whether to renovate or instead buy a new home that has the features you desire. Here’s how to determine which option is the better one fo

Show Me the Money: Home Remodeling that Pays Off

If you’re talking about a potential home renovation project, it’s important to know if the money you put into the project will translate into more money down the road when, or if, you sell your house. Some projects will pay off handsomely while others will not. And, sometimes, it’s how you do the pr