Articles by bluematter

The Need-to-Know Truth about Home Improvement and...

Let’s face it.  Selling a home today is much different than it was five or six years ago.  Prices have likely come down and the competition among...

My Memorial Day Post…Part II

I wrote this a couple of years ago and wanted to share it again because it remains relevant today. Just as I wrote back on May 27, 2010, my wife...

Is that swimming pool safe? What homebuyers...

By Allstate When an agent takes you to a home and slides open the patio door to reveal a backyard swimming pool, you’ll likely have one of two...

Simplified Home Maintenance for First-time...

Buying a home is an exciting, large, and worthwhile investment.  After the home-buying process is over, many new owners focus on the best ways to...

In Honor of Mother’s Day: The Mom Cave

If dads have man caves surely the lady of the house deserves a private retreat as well, right? Creating a mom cave is easier than you think. A little...

How to Simplify the Home Closing Process

It is common to feel anxious while completing the home buying process and the last thing one wants is a last-minute surprise while they're closing on...