HomeMatters

As long-time homeowners know and new homeowners eventually learn, system and appliance breakdowns are an inevitable part of having a house. Virtually every veteran homeowner has a nightmare tale about the time the air conditioning system failed in record heat or the time the refrigerator broke just after it had been fully stocked for holiday meals. It’s fair to say that household malfunctions are a matter of when, not if.

Helping a client find the perfect home involves knowing more than how many bedrooms and bathrooms they want and what architectural features they prefer. It’s also important to steer homebuyers toward homes that mesh with their lifestyles and interests. Here are some questions to help you get to know your clients better so you can glean the information you need to help them make a good real estate match.

Which is more environmentally friendly for old appliances? What are your eco-friendly appliance recycling options? American Home Shield discusses each option.

Since a garden can be a beautiful extension of your home, attracting butterflies will help turn your garden into a natural oasis. That's why American Home Shield® has compiled a list of the best plants that can help attract butterflies to your garden.

The New Year is here and it's time review and make improvements for 2024. Here are some tips and helpful guides to make the new year a great year for homeowners.

Don’t get stumped when it comes to removing a tree stump. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

American Home Shield compiled a list of ways a homeowner can get their house ready for sale, using academic research, news reports, and advice from industry groups.

Summer’s here again and so is your chance to refresh your lawn. Check out these lawn care tips from American Home Shield.

It's an age-old trend supercharged by the economic conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic: Homebuyers look to the suburbs for a home with enough space that also meets their budget. American Home Shield looked at data from Freddie Mac to see which major metropolitan areas are experiencing an outflow of homebuyers, as well as where they are going and how much they could save on monthly mortgage payments. Metropolitan areas include the main city as well as its surrounding towns and suburbs.

Want to know the difference between a home warranty and home insurance and many other related terms? Visit AHS.com and get the home warranty terms explained.