Jessica Side

No one likes to think about disasters. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately,...

The residential rental market is now the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses, has risen 30 percent in...

Lily, my adorable, two-year-old niece looked at my shiny, pink shoes, up to my eyes, and back down to the shoes again. “I like you shoes, Auntie Jessie,” she said. “Thank you,” I said...

It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make...

My little brother Lincoln was about three, when he decided he’d outgrown his stuffed, purple-dinosaur Barney. On his own, he gathered his stroller, his little desk, and his Barney, and set up shop in...

Whatever your reasons are for relocating to a new area, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving across across town or across the country, you’ll be changing more than your address. Besides a...

According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged...

From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one...

Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home. If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you will choose to finance your purchase with a mortgage...

We were in a box-seat room at the Arena for a show, having been kindly invited by a banker and his wife with whom we do business. The room was filled with people we...