Denise French - RE Broker Associate - BHHS Florida Realty

Six months is just the start. There's a lot to consider.

How Much Do You Need for an Emergency Fund? An emergency fund should cover disasters such as a job loss, sudden illness, broken car or other cat...

Set it and forget it!

Apps to Make Saving Easier Saving for a home, retirement, a vacation or anything else can be difficult. The median retirement s...

A credit score takes time to build, so starting young is important. College students can start by paying their student loans on time.

Managing Credit Responsibly as a College Student Building good credit in college is one of the best financial moves students can make. Having good cr...

Do your walls need a little freshening up? Here's what you can do.

How to Clean Painted Walls Did your toddler scribble on the walls? Or perhaps a year or two of wear and tear have your interior...

Want to lower your utility bills? Try these easy DIY tasks.

4 Ways to Slash Utility Bills With a DIY Energy Audit Fixing a few of your home’s most likely trouble spots can improve energy efficiency and save you a b...

It can be overwhelming, but here's how you can get back on track.

Behind on Mortgage Payments? Follow These Tips Everyone who takes out a mortgage hopes to be able to make payments on time, but life sometimes gets...

A HELOC can be beneficial, but be wary of taking on debt.

How Does a Home Equity Line of Credit Work? If you want to make an important purchase but do not currently have the money, you don’t necessarily...

Establish goals and habits now to prepare.

5 Financial Tips for First-Time Parents So a babe is on the way? Congrats! Along with the chaos of, well, everything that is to come, your f...

How smart is your home? Here are six tools that will take your house to the next level.

Smart Home Gadgets That Will Elevate Your Home Technology seems to mutate with the speed of light, but is your home keeping up with the changes? Sm...

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

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

Wood touches don't always have to feel rustic.

How to Incorporate Wood Into Your Interior Design Whether you like a rustic, industrial or mod look in your space, the next time you’re consider...

Shopping for homeowners insurance? Here's what you need to know.

How to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance You’ve probably seen thousands of ads for Geico or Aflac on television talking about the latest savi...

Having trouble keeping track of your monthly payments? You might be damaging your credit score.

How to Negotiate a Clean Credit Report A late payment on a credit bill or other debt such as a mortgage can have a significant impact on yo...

VIDEO: With these styles, you're guaranteed a kitchen that'll stand the test of time...

5 Kitchen Styles That Are Always in Vogue With these styles, you’re guaranteed a kitchen that’ll stand the test of time… Farmhouse Kitc...

Adding a dog to your family? Here are common expenses to know.

The Costs of Owning a Dog One of the biggest responsibilities a child—or a family—can take on is adopting a dog as a pet. Feed...

Want to refinance your home loan? Start by improving your credit score.

How to Get the Best Mortgage Refinance Rates If you can find a lower mortgage rate than the one you already have, then refinancing a mortgage can...

VIDEO: Here are five features that will provide an upscale feel to your outdoor space

5 Outdoor Features for a Luxurious Backyard Experience Here are five features that will provide an upscale feel to your outdoor space Covered Seating Be i...

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

Retro Colors Make a Comeback: What's Hot in Decor Right Now Everything old is new again, and that goes for decorating with color. While the last decade in home ...

INFOGRAPHIC: A style that never goes out of fashion, here's everything you need to know about mid-century modern design.

The Essentials of Mid-Century Modern Design ......

Regular cleanings can be a good start to having your kitchen appliances around for a long time.

Maintaining Your Kitchen Appliances Being a homeowner can be costly, but some expenses can be trimmed with regular maintenance. Since so...

VIDEO: These countertops will help make a statement in your kitchen.

Luxe Countertop Options for Your Kitchen Here are four striking countertops that will up the style factor in your kitchen… Sintered St...

Is your children's artwork taking over your home? Here's how you can save their creative projects without creating clutter.

Family-Friendly Artwork Apps In the age of apps, there’s more to preserving the masterpieces your children create than just stick...

Do you own a shredder? There are three types, but only one will truly protect your identity.

Choose Your Shredder Carefully Protecting your personal information from identity thieves is a multi-step process; however, the big...

VIDEO: Here are five ways to create the perfect space for your little ones!

How to Create the Ultimate Children's Room Here are a few tips for designing the perfect space for your little ones… Fun Meets Function ...

Your household items could be more valuable than you think. Here are some tips for repurposing to save.

New Tricks for Old Throwaway Items For many of us, mom’s ‘use-it-up, make-it-last, wear-it-out’ mantra was our introduction to thriftin...

INFOGRAPHIC: Assess your space and consult a professional to make sure your collection looks amazing.

How to Display Your Art Collection at Home ......

Looking to keep your carpet looking new for longer? Heed these tips.

How to Extend the Life of Your Carpet Whether you adore your new carpet or can’t afford to replace it every few years, below are a h...

VIDEO: Follow these tips to take your garage from a storage space to a world class showroom...

5 Tips to Upgrade Your Garage Here’s how to revamp your garage to take your home to the next level. Start With the Floors ...

Which spot do you find the hardest to clean?

5 Overlooked Places to Clean Regardless of how much time you spend cleaning, there are likely to be a few places you overlook. Be...

Looking for a solution to your debt problem? A hardship plan might be the answer.

The Benefits of a Hardship Plan If you’re buried in credit card debt, there’s a reasonable solution that your credit card company ma...