Double-pane windows have a hermetically sealed airspace between two sheets of glass, the gap provides the insulation. If the seal between windowpanes breaks, moisture can get between the glass sheets and cause fogging. However, the engineered, hermetic seal traps more
Reading in the Economist last month, I ran across the surprising fact that over the previous 100 years the United States consumed a whopping 4.4 gigatons of cement. Meanwhile, during the three years between 2011-2013, China consumed 6.4 gigatons of
During the holiday season we think about a lot of things – family, food, decors, parties, shopping. Putting your house on the market is probably not on the top of your list. But the holidays actually could be a good
If you sell your house looking like a model home, chances are you’ll sell it for a good price. This technique is called home staging. Sellers acknowledge the importance of home staging that it has become a fast-growing profession. “Staging
Determining the price of your home is crucial to the sale. Wrong pricing could either cause your house to stay longer in the market or could mean getting less from the actual value of your home. This is why sellers
When you enter into the buying process, you will be committed despite all the uncertainties involved. By adding contingencies in the purchase contract, the buyer feels a sense of protection from the unknowns. Contingency clauses state things that need to
Readiness when it comes to buying a home takes more than just money. There are other factors involved – factors not involving money but can be as important. People make decisions not just based on financial issues but on other
Are you looking to finance a new house? Or are you looking for the best mortgage deal to refinance your existing home? The first step is to shop around. But what does that really mean? Research and prepare. Take time
Buyers are now in a better position when it comes to buying a home. Gone are the days when real estate is a hot market and you need to make an upfront offer as soon as a property is put
Buying a home is expensive. A lot of people want to have a home of their own but do not have enough cash or can’t get enough funding to afford a mortgage. On the other hand some people are looking