July

 Before You Buy...

Money matters should be in order before researching for a new home.

For aspiring buyers, it's time to get your financing strategies in order.  Below are a few tips on nailing down reliable financing.  To learn how to help get your finances in order read on...........

The Mungo Companies has maintained its ranking as the 35th largest builder in the country according to Builder magazine.  Mungo's ranking is in the annual Builder 100 edition and, based on closings, ranks all public and privately held builders from across the country.  

Builder magazine reports that success didn't come easily in 2010.  "Builders redrew their house plans to match buyer demand forflexible and energy-efficinet spaces.  And some now compete with short sales and foreclosures after painfully lowering costs, thanks to cooperation and concessions from subcontractors and suppliers."Harbor HomesHarbor Homes

Your home may be the largest investment you'll ever make.  Maintaining your homes' value and ensuring it will provide as a comfortable, safe shelter for you and your family it's neccessary to be sure to take good care of it with regular maintenance. 

How good at you with your regular home's maintenance? Take the following quiz and see how thorough you are. Though this quiz does not address everything it certainly provides helpful tips and remainders......click the article's headline to read on.

Applying mulch around ornamental plants is a common practice in most urban landscapes.  Mulch can improve plant growth, enhance landscape appearance, prvent plant damage, reduce maintenance time (weed control) and decrease water demands.  Common mulch materials include...

To learn more which mulch may work best for you click this article's title to read on.
 

 By now, virtually everyone has heard horror stories about the damage mold can wreak on a home and on the health of its occupants.

While the stories that have garnered the most media attention certainly aren't typical and most homeowners will never have a serious problem with mold, understanding what mold is and how to prevent it from growing in your home can be key to maintaining a healthy house.