Lee Redwood's Blog

There are few things that can be more devastating than a house fire. Not only can your most valuable possession be damaged or destroyed – along with the contents and your personal belongings – the risk of injury or death is very real. The U.S Fire Administration says over 3,500 Americans die each...

When it comes to buying a house, you’ve got a big decision to make. Do you buy a brand new house in a new development or an existing home in an established neighborhood? There are obvious advantages and disadvantages to each purchase. In a new home, you have the advantage of modern appeal and des...

The current economic and housing situation has left many homeowners wondering ‘just how low can it go?” For those who bought their homes when the housing market was at its peak, the resulting downturn in the economy and subsequent collapse of the real estate market left many homeowners with negat...

There’s no doubt that the Internet has changed a lot of the ways people do things. You can book your vacation, visit the bank, and take a tour of a foreign city, all without ever leaving your home. When it comes to searching for property the real estate industry has taken full advantage of this t...

There is something about a crisis that brings out the best and the worst in people. Unfortunately the current housing crisis has brought out many snake-oil sales people and scam artists who prey on the desperation of innocent homeowners who are looking for a way out of a financial mess. These pre...

When searching for a new house, most homebuyers have a mental image of their ideal abode. Since few homes will already have every ideal amenity or luxury a buyer wants, most people break down their wish list into two categories. a) A ‘nice to have’ list for luxury items or conveniences that may o...

It is a sure bet that when a prospective buyer visits your home, the kitchen will be a room that can either spark interest or leave a bad impression. A kitchen is seen as a gathering place and an area for a lot of social interaction. Not to mention the fact that it is a food preparation area. For...

Whether you are living in a small apartment or a large rambling house, no other room will take as much punishment as the bathroom. This is after all, a room you will see early in the morning and late at night and, depending on how many people are in your household, will have a lot of activity. Th...

“We’ll just have to check your credit score.” You have probably heard this phrase if you have made a purchase that requires financing. Unless you are one of those people that have an unlimited supply of cash, most likely you’ve borrowed to buy a new car or pay for some other major expense. While ...

It’s no secret that the U.S. housing market has taken a beating over the last few years and still remains flat-lined when it comes to recovery, but new figures indicate the number of home owners submerged under a sea of debt is still increasing with the total number of foreclosures expected to in...