There’s something about buying that first home that makes you want to yell, “Yes! No more landlord!” But then, your heart pauses. No more landlord means nobody to call if something breaks, nobody to blame if something goes wrong with your house. When you own a house, the buck stops with you. In fact, a whole bunch of bucks stop with you.Enter the hero of the hour: the home warranty. Sellers with older houses on the market sometimes buy a warranty for their home that covers basic repairs, should so... read more

While kitchens remain the most popular room in the house, they’ve undergone a major makeover in the last couple years. Gone are the country, Tuscan and traditional looks. Today’s kitchens are all about clean lines and sleek minimalism. Color PaletteHighlighting the minimalist trend are the increasing number of kitchens with a simple black and white color scheme. Gray is popular, too, with many designers calling it “the new black.” That doesn’t mean there isn’t a place for co... read more