Tricia Wales, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Realtor

09/21/2026

Add a sense of serenity to your home with these soothing shades.

If you plan to repaint your interiors this year, don’t forget to pick a hue that will positive...

09/14/2026

Are pink and aqua the new neutral? Retro colors are back!

Everything old is new again, and that goes for decorating with color. While the last decade in home ...

09/07/2026

If you don't have gap insurance for your car, you may get caught short in an accident. Make sure you understand your coverage by knowing these terms.

From buying auto insurance to filing a claim, figuring out the language of auto insurance can be dif...

08/31/2026

Confused about your HSA? Here are 5 ways to take advantage of your Health Savings Account.

Putting money in a Health Savings Account, or HSA, can help you and your family pay for health expen...

08/24/2026

Do you usually skip the fine print on credit card offers? Here's why that's a bad idea.

The fine print at the end of a credit card offer letter can tell a consumer a lot more about how goo...

07/01/2026

Let's enjoy the outdoors this month! Start by setting up an outdoor clothesline, waterproof our porches or decks - to fully enjoy all those summer BBQs - clean outdoor storage areas, and oil those squeaky garage door tracks. So what are other home maintenance items on your list to do this month?

06/28/2026

The National Association of Realtors is urging Congress to double the capital gains tax exclusion for home sellers, raising the limit from $250,000 to $500,000 for single filers and from $500,000 to $1 million for married couples.

The current limits, unchanged since 1997, mean nearly 13 million homeowners would face a tax penalty if they sold today, effectively locking them in place and reducing available housing supply. NAR president Kevin Brown testified before the Senate Banking Committee that raising the limits would free up housing inventory without requiring new construction.

06/01/2026

Are you ready to enjoy this summer? June is here, and it is time to clean our grills and outdoor furniture, turn ceiling fans counterclockwise, clean windows and screens, and service our air conditioners! What are other home maintenance items on your list to do this month?

05/09/2026

05/01/2026

Welcome to May! It is time to fertilize our lawns, mulch flower beds and gardens, inspect our fire extinguishers, and clean all of our ceiling fans. What are other home maintenance items on your list to do this month?