As part of National Consumer Protection week, it might be an opportune time to have a look at mortgage fraud and modification scams. Many Americans suffered during the collapse and many are still in full recovery-mode, looking for any port in the storm. Unfortunately, some groups and individuals find that situation to be a perfect…

Starting any project on your home is a commitment of time and energy. When you handle everything by yourself, there are less moving parts in the system. But when you need to hire a contractor, you face a unique set of challenges. Hiring the right contractor for the job requires you to do your homework…

Google is upping its interest in solar by increasing its investment in Solar City. And when it does, you can benefit directly. All you need is a home, and a desire to save on your power bill. The promotion is designed to work like this: contact Solar City, work with them to design the right…

Google is upping its interest in solar by increasing its investment in Solar City. And when it does, you can benefit directly. All you need is a home, and a desire to save on your power bill. The promotion is designed to work like this: contact Solar City, work with them to design the right…

The recession was a hit to every sector of the economy and took its toll on every household across the country. In some areas, the fall was more drastic than in others, and so too, the recovery has arrived unevenly. Homes in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods have rebounded more slowly than comparable homes in White…

A fresh coat of paint is a quick way to give any room a new look. But it might not be so easy. Painting interior and exterior surfaces takes a bit of preparation and craft to get it right. If you don’t have the time or the expertise to do it right, you probably want…

A couple weeks ago, I mentioned an article about a great solution to let natural sunlight into central rooms using solar tubes. This company has taken a literal quantum leap in providing virtual sunlight using LED lighting and nanotechnology. The razor-thin material mimics the color, temperature and intensity of the sun by imitating 6 miles…

Where you live is fundamental to how you live. The old adage about location is as relevant today as it was when it was coined in 1926. People move to their homes; homes don’t move to people so easily. So, when considering a home, location is inevitably the primary concern, even when other concerns seem…

Where you live is fundamental to how you live. The old adage about location is as relevant today as it was when it was coined in 1926. People move to their homes; homes don’t move to people so easily. So, when considering a home, location is inevitably the primary concern, even when other concerns seem…

Your new home, just the way you want it. Everything done by you, for you. You are the architect. Are you ready for a new option in home building? Online home design is gaining traction, and there are more opportunities than ever to design your dream home from start to finish, online. With design templates…