TEN BENEFITS OF A VA LOAN

No down payment on VA loan – Most home loan programs require you to make at least a small down payment to buy a home. The VA home loan is an exception. Rather than paying 5, 10 or 20 percent of the homes purchase price up front in cash, you can finance up to 100...

6 WAYS TO HURRICANE PROOF YOUR HOUSE

1. Protect your windows and doors. Whether with impact-resistant glass or shutters, protecting doors and windows against high winds and flying debris is imperative. Hurricane-force winds can hurl objects that act like bullets. Consider installing shutters or...

7 Tips for Packing Up Your Holiday Decorations

First things first, get motivated. The first supply you need when putting holiday decorations away is a healthy dose of motivation. Plan a day when you can pack away decorations, and do not schedule anything else for that day.   Invest in large plastic tubs for...

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts. If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you....