Is the Crack in your Basement Floor covered by your New Home Warranty?
Posted on Feb 06, 2019 in Home Ownership
Like the first scratch on a new car, a crack in the concrete floor of your newly built home is not a question of if, but when. But while not pretty, most concrete floors crack because it’s the normal result of a home settling and is not a cause for concern.
What happens to new concrete floors
Concrete naturally shrinks and cracks as it dries. In fac...
Don’t Let Ice Damming Damage Your Home
Posted on Feb 06, 2019 in Home Ownership
What causes ice damming?
An ice dam is created when rooftop snow melts during the day and then freezes again at night around the edges or eavestroughs...
Start Preparing Financially to Buy a Home
Posted on Nov 18, 2018 in Home Ownership
Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home.
If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you will choose to finance your purchase with a mortgage loan. By preparing in advance, you can avoid the common delays and roadblocks many buyers face when applying for a mortgage. Follow these three steps to begin la...
Questions for Prospective Homeowners
Posted on Nov 18, 2018 in Home Ownership
Are you ready to buy?
Owning your own home is about more than just being able to decorate any way you like; it's about being prepared to maintain your home over the years, realizing that part of your income and time will go towards repairs and maintenance. It's about being willing to take the risks of home ownership with a realistic expectation of t...