Candace Smith's (candacesmith) Blog

With this week's news coverage of the devastating fires in California, home fire safety is a most timely topic.  Although we may not be at great risk for wildfires here in Delaware, an important part of responsible homeownership is being prepared to both prevent a fire in your home and to rescue ...

The temperature is dropping, the leaves are beginning to change, and autumn is officially in full swing in Delaware.  That means Halloween is just around the corner!A great way to spruce up your home's curbside appeal during this season is to decorate with a few locally-grown pumpkins - maybe eve...

The dilemma is increasingly common: you want to retire - but you haven't yet retired your mortgage.According to the Federal Reserve, among households headed by someone age 65 to 74, over 32% had a mortgage on their primary residence in 2004, up from less than 19% in 1992.Going into retirement and...

Last week we discussed how to avoid getting caught in foreclosure.  This week I want to look at this hot topic again, but from a different prospective.While there are many homeowners who are struggling to meet their mortgage payments, there are just as many people who are eager to capitalize on t...