John Mulkey, Housing Guru

Real wood siding is both beautiful and durable, and properly maintained it will last for centuries. However, as wood prices have increased, the demand for alternative materials spawned a new industry, the production of composite siding that had the look but not the expense of real wood. The compo...

Once you’ve found a potential property, check the zoning for both the property and the surrounding area. Your Realtor® can help you with this. Most municipalities have zoning laws to control the manner in which real estate may be used, and such laws generally benefit everyone. Zoning laws determi...