Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or a first-time buyer, purchasing a home requires thorough preparation and planning. It’s essential to organize your finances and get clear(ish) about what you want before diving into the house-hunting process. This groundwork ensures that when you’re ready to take the plunge, you can confidently proceed to make your dream […]

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gas, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. If you utilize a fuel-burning appliances without proper ventilation, or if something goes wrong with your furnace, fireplace, stove, hot-water heater, or other fuel-burning unit, then dangerous levels of carbon monoxide can start to circulate throughout […]

One of the most nerve-wracking parts about being a homeowner is never knowing when you’ll face unexpected and costly repairs for your home.  A home warranty can sound like a great solution to this dilemma, but is it really worth it? Home warranties have gotten a bad rap in the past, but like any warranty […]

With Earth Day around the corner on April 22nd, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can make our homes more “green.”  We’ve all come a long way since Earth Day started back in 1970, whether it’s being more diligent to recycle, seeking out more eco-friendly products, and even adding solar panels to the […]

The midst of an emergency is not the time to question whether you have adequate insurance. Even if you don’t live near the water or your home is not on a floodplain, you could be making a costly mistake if you don’t have the adequate flood coverage. According to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), about […]

Selling a home in the spring is often the best for most homeowners.  The time of year isn’t just blooming with flowers but also buyers! Starting in March and going through June, the real estate market is in full force throughout the Knoxville metro area. Just about anyone who is looking for a home ventures […]

With busy schedules, it’s easy to let regular home maintenance fall off your to-do list. Before you know it, a minor task that may have cost $10 and a YouTube tutorial has turned into a major issue that may not be so easily resolved. Stop causing yourself so much stress! If you are have too […]

Don’t Press Your Luck – Avoid These 6 Mistakes When Buying Your First Home It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy a home, whether it’s your first or fifth. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is normal!  But, what you don’t want to rely on during this process is […]

There are many benefits to owning your own home. Did you know some of the biggest benefits are realized at tax time? As a homeowner, you may benefit from tax breaks that can shave off thousands of dollars from your IRS bill each year, which could mean a higher refund check. As you are gathering […]

If you are looking for a home anytime between Thanksgiving and end of January, the housing inventory takes a deep dive.  With hardly any homes on the market, you might be wondering what are the best strategies to find a home if you need to or want to move during this time of year? I […]