Smaller and More Spacious Can Go Together Thankfully, the days of Super-Size Me McMansion Hummer homes are coming to a close.  The housing trend that began in the 1990's toward larger and larger houses for smaller and smaller families is at last showing signs of reversing itself. The average American home swelled from...

Colder weather is here, if you haven't already, Decisive Magazine and Missouri American water suggest the following precautions  to  prevent costly plumbing repairs and headaches for homeowners that come with bursting pipes. During cold weather, interior water pipes need special care to keep them from freezing, so ...

In some cases, it's better to rent out a distressed home than to sell it for less than its worth, if it can sell all. Those considering renting out their property shouldn't make a hasty decision though. Neglecting to weigh the costs and potential risks could put first-time...

Most know that under the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act, a one-time extension of the credit for homes purchased or under contract by April 30, 2010 was passed and a credit of up to $8,000 will apply to qualifying first-time buyers, and a smaller credit of up $6,500 will...

You're excited to start living in your new home, but before you start decorating, entertaining, or relaxing with coffee in your new breakfast nook, you have to move your possessions from point A to point B. But with a little planning, you can make your move...