Robert Wiuff

Pools and trampolines provide lots of backyard fun, but they’re also serious business when it comes to liability. Find out how to keep everyone safe and your bottom line secure.

Pools and Trampolines are Serious Business Family time in a backyard pool or on a trampoline can provide hours of entertainment and many years worth of memories. But, as a homeowner, pools and trampolines also mean extra insurance costs and a heavy weight of responsibility to keep family members, friends and neighbors safe. The responsibilit...

Buying a foreclosed property may be tempting, but the financial risks are significant. Here’s what you need to know.

Seeking Foreclosure Opportunities With Your Eyes Wide Open While the opportunities to make money on foreclosed properties may be enticing, it’s crucial to know the risks and challenges before jumping in. Take a look. Someone’s loss, another’s gain. Foreclosures occur when owners can no longer make payments on their homes or can’t sell them to pay of...

Is every member of your family ready for the big move? Here are four ways to ready your pets for the big day.

Prep Your Pets For Moving Day Your family is moving to a new home. It’s an exciting and stressful time for everyone — including your pets. Here are four tips to help your pets survive the ups and downs of moving day. Visit the vet. Before you move, take your pet for a veterinarian visit. Make sure your pet is up […]

Does your autumn outdoor decor need a boost? Container gardening provides welcome bursts of color.

Use Fall Favorites to Enhance Curb Appeal Fall is a great time to use container gardens to enhance your home’s curb appeal. Many plants perform well in cool temperatures while offering beautiful color and texture. Here are a few top picks for gorgeous fall container gardens. Mums may seem an obvious choice for fall decoration, but don’t...

Retirement communities offer seniors a wide range of services and amenities. Check out the pros, the cons and the price tag for senior living.

The Pluses and Minuses of Senior Living Retirement communities, marketed to the 55-plus crowd, are often loaded with recreational amenities such as swimming pools, golf courses, clubhouses and gyms. Do these developments live up to their advertising brochures? Here’s a look at the pros and cons. Pros. Most senior-living residents enjoy ...

What goes into building the inside walls of a home? Here’s a quick lesson for homeowners.

The ABCs of Wall Construction Many structural components make up a house, but three are arguably the most important: the foundation, the walls and the roof. Everything else depends on those three. Walls stand on the foundation and support the roof. Here’s what you need to know to be an informed homeowner. Materials. Wall frame...

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How do you sell a “haunted” house? Here is a helpful guide to marketing a stigmatized property.

How to sell a “Haunted House” Haunted houses are no joke when it comes to selling a so-called haunted or stigmatized property. Here’s a guide for the owners of such a property.

Looking to become a landlord? You may want to consider the college market for its consistent demand, but be sure to be educated going into your investment. Read on to learn more.

The Pros and Cons of Renting to College Students If you’ve ever considered buying a house or apartment as an investment rental property, think about doing so near a college where you can rent to students.