by Erie Insurance

by Justin Metz

In most cities across the United States, today’s hot real estate market is showing no signs of cooling down. Home prices continue to climb, driven by a shortage of inventory and low mortgage rates. And this hot market is driving many homeowners to invest in upgrading their current home instead of buying a new one.

by Becky Badar

You just bought a house ‒ congratulations!

Now, it’s time to make sure you’re equipping it with the right “things.” Don’t get me wrong, it’s fun to pick out new furniture, cookware and fluffy towels (whether you bought them yourself or were gifted them courtesy of your wedding registry). But when you step into the responsibility of owning a house, you realize how much stuff it actually takes to make a house a home.

To help, we’ve come up with a list of 37 tried-and-true items that are essential to every new home.

 

SAFETY MUST-HAVES

by Justin Metz

Whether you need more space for your growing family or are relocating for a new job, moving to a new home is something most of us will encounter eventually. 

But while looking for the perfect house can be an exciting process, you’ll also be faced with the reality of selling your current one. 

Putting your home on the market is a daunting task. Not only do you want it to sell quickly, but you also want to get the most out of your investment. After all, the more money you make at the sale, the more you’ll have available to put down on your next house. 

 

Originally Posted by: Erie Insurance

Planning on sprucing up your home this spring?

If so, you probably already have a list of annual projects. But there are many others that fly under the radar. Paul Sullivan, founder of a full-service remodeling company and the chairman of the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers, suggests you tackle these overlooked home projects.

Your home likely took a beating this winter, so you’ll want to invest some time in helping it get back to its pre-winter condition. Here are a few ways you can help your home recover from winter.

Are you thinking of doing some home improvements this summer?

Click here to take a quick quiz to help you find where you'll get the most bang for your buck on home improvements.