Pi
The Most Epic Pi Day Pies We've Seen The most wonderful thing about mathematics? Celebrating Pi Day (March 14, aka 3.14) with ... pie! BY JAMIE LOTT OF SOUTHERN REVIVALS Pi: The mathematical constant. The ratio of a circle's circumference…
Mortgage Do’s & Don’ts
The following is a list of mortgage-shopping do's and don'ts from Irene Amato of A.S.A.P. Mortgage Corp. DO • stay current on all credit accounts. • continue to use your credit card as you normally would. • contact your home-insurance…
Mortgage 101
Mortgage 101 When shopping for a mortgage it's amazing how everyone has advice to offer. Among them are industry professionals, friends and family, Internet companies and recent homebuyers. The advice I give is that when shopping for a mortgage professional,…
Should Sellers Hire a Home Inspector, Too? The Pros and Cons of Pre-inspection, By Lisa Kaplan Gordon at Realtor.com
Every home buyer knows hiring a home inspector to check out a property before closing is a good idea. In fact, a home inspection is often a requirement for a mortgage. The trickier question is this: Should home sellers also hire a…
Toss Or Keep? How To Downsize Efficiently, By Robyn Woodman | Trulia
Downsizing the detritus of life is not an overnight event, so give yourself plenty of time. Whether you’re moving into a smaller space, moving in with a significant other, or simply want to pare down as you look for…
Annual Summer Maintenance For Your Home
Summer is a great time to focus on the exterior of your home, as well as your lawn and garden. It’s also perfect for having that garage door open and utilizing the prolonged daylight to work on any projects you’ve…
Changes to New York State Star Program
This year’s budget agreement between Governor Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers include a change to the STAR program for new homeowners. The change will only apply to homeowners that purchased a home in New York on…
Tips To Impress Home Buyers
Trying to sell your home? There are a few surefire things you can be doing to catch the attention of prospective buyers. Lighten it up A bright home appears to be more welcoming than one that's dark and sullen. Do…
6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent, By Rachel Stults
It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses. You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re…
Annual Spring Maintenance For Your Home
The exterior of your home has just gone through winter and is preparing for the summer heat. Here are some suggestions that should be done every spring to help in the maintenance and up keep of your home. Check the…