Brian Ripp's Blog

Depending on where you purchase a home, you may buy in an area that has a homeowner’s association.  These associations are formed to improve and maintain the quality of the area by enforcing mutually agreed upon regulations that affect residents within the community as well as such community-owne...

Make sure your home is a safe and happy place for you and your family with these ten tips from the Home Safety Council:   Prevent Falls: 1.       Keep stairs and walkways well lit & clear of obstacles. 2.       Install grab bars & non-slip mats in your bathtubs & showers.   Prevent Poisonings: 3....

Eight West Coast cities are among the top 10 sellers’ markets in the country, led by San Jose, Calif., San Francisco and Las Vegas, according to Zillow. In sellers’ markets, homes tend to sell close to the asking price and listings spend less time on the market. At the other end of the spectrum, ...

A growing number of homeownersare focusing on using their home space more efficiently and personalizing it to suit their lifestyle, according to a survey by Better Home & Gardens.  More than one-third of homeowners (38%) surveyed say they are spending more time planning design changes for their h...