With the housing market heating up in many parts of the country, it can be hard to find the bargain homes that were common in the Great Recession, when many sellers were desperate to unload their homes. Today, Sellers trying to get as much money as possible. Nonetheless, it’s still possible… read more →
Two long-held notions about baby nurseries are being thrown out with the bath water: 1. The baby’s space is confined to a single room. 2. The baby’s room is all about the baby. With multiple kids and busy careers, new moms and dads are letting the baby take over the… read more →
Each decade has had its share of questionable home design, from the extensive wood paneling and Harvest Gold appliances of the 1970s to the next decade’s overuse of glass blocks, vertical blinds and country-style decor. Some of these serve as powerful buyer-repellant; others just ding the price, as people figure… read more →
You don’t have to pay full price for your home insurance. There are lots of discounts you may be eligible for, including some very basic ones, and all you have to do is ask. Insurance companies try to provide an opportunity for customers to lower their premiums. Getting cheap home… read more →
A professional home inspector will go from room to room testing the heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, electrical, appliances and smoke detectors. He or she will also evaluate the structure, roof, interior and exterior of the home. What the home inspector finds to be positive and negative about the home will greatly… read more →
Sometimes a walk through your garden can instill a sense of calm. Picking dead floers from plants, rearranging pots, repositioning a small seating area offer ways to putter in your garden and revamp its style. Here are 5 ideas to de clutter your garden space and create a more inviting… read more →
A home is one of the most valuable assets most people will ever own. Unfortunately, some major perils can befall a house and put a serious dent in the value of that asset. Many of these perils are much more insidious than a fire or natural disaster. Read on to… read more →
Many would-be sellers are struggling to make their properties stand out in today’s real-estate market. But while the economic head winds are beyond property owners’ control, you can dramatically improve your chances of making a sale by devoting attention to an often-overlooked aspect of real-estate selling: home staging. The goal of… read more →
Congratulations on moving into your new — or at least new to you — house. But now that you’ve settled in, you may have noticed some flaws that weren’t evident during the honeymoon period. Hallway floors that squeak in an annoying way, for example. Or pipes that clang, doors that… read more →
To many buyers, a house that’s been on the market a long time must have hidden problems. And that could lead to unnecessary and endless price reductions. Luckily, even in a distressed market, there are ways to prevent roots from sprouting under the ‘for sale’ sign. Leave it to the… read more →