RSM Homes and Lending

06/16/2025

One of the costs paid at closing is the real estate transfer fee. What is this fee, and what is its significance to you?

Real estate transfer fees are one of several costs paid at a home purchase closing. What is this fee, who pays it and how much is it?

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there! https://www.houseopedia.com/in-honor-of-dad

06/14/2025

What's your favorite potluck dish for a home party?

06/13/2025

You’re ready to redo a room in your house. But how do you know whether you need an interior designer or decorator?

Many people use the terms interior decorator and interior designer interchangeably. What’s the difference, and who do you need for your job?

06/11/2025

You love your pets, but you also want an attractive home. Which floors are the most pet friendly? Find out here!

You want durable, attractive and easy to maintain flooring, but your fur baby is looking for comfort. What are the best floors for pets?

06/09/2025

Intrigued by the idea of “instantly” selling your home without the hassle of listing it on the open market? Be prepared to make much less from your investment! Here’s what you need to know about the iBuyer trend.

Selling a home can seem daunting. Enter Instant Buyers — companies that make you an offer on your house without stepping foot in it.

06/07/2025

What's your favorite "color pop" for your outdoor decor?

06/06/2025

Seniors benefit from the kindness of neighbors who look after them. Here are ways you can be a help to the elderly neighbors in your community.

You can do good in your neighborhood by paying attention to the needs of your elderly neighbors and the physically infirm.

06/04/2025

Living in a golf course community means lush, beautiful vistas right outside your door. But there are both pros and cons to living on the links.

Owning a stately home alongside a lush golf course radiates prestige, but there are pros and cons. Would life in one be an eagle or a bogey?

06/02/2025

Should you use faux paint finishes when staging? Read this primer for tips on styles and uses to get the look you want.

Are faux paint finishes in or out? Most interior designers would agree, it is based on the application technique used and the skill with which is applied.

05/31/2025

Is symmetry your style in the master suite or do you favor an eclectic mix?

05/30/2025

Remember when your new laptop was as fast as lightning? With more of us working remotely from home, keeping our laptops fast is essential. Here are six ways to improve your laptop speed.

It may seem that as the world of information moves faster, your laptop’s performance seems slower than ever. What can you do to improve your laptop speed?