You just bought a home, and now that the weather is cooler, you are feeling every draft. You’re already dealing with mortgage payments, so should you invest in window upgrades as well? Replacing windows carries a large bill—some estimates range from $8,000 to $24,000, depending on your house as well as the types of… read more →
There comes a time in nearly every homeowner’s life when the inevitable happens– you run out of space to store your belongings. Whether’s it’s an overstuffed garage or a bursting-at-the-seams attic, eventually the limit is reached. That’s when it’s time to make a decision, either a massive decluttering or a trip… read more →
As with any resale product, the person trying to sell said product will usually try to make the product look as new as possible to ensure the highest profit available. In reviewing many of the homes on the market today, however, some sellers don’t get that notion. Don’t make the… read more →
Despite all the attention radiant heating has received over the last few years, you still might not regard it as a viable alternative to traditional systems, such as hydronic baseboards or forced-air furnaces. Part of the confusion is that radiant heating shares some similarities with floor warming, a stopgap option… read more →
With new home production still well below annual historical averages, chances are you’re buying an older homes that needs some work. Believe it or not, there are loans out there that might suit your needs. If you’re planning to replace systems or appliances, consider an energy-efficient loan. Energy- Efficient Mortgages also… read more →
Selling your home requires a keen eye to make it appeal to a wide audience. That means you need to take time to make sure that your home is dressed up and ready to be shown off. It’s sort of an after-thought but it really shouldn’t be. A garage may… read more →
No for-sale house is ever perfect. But some houses are in better shape and consequently easier to sell than others. If yours isn’t one of the stars, but you still need to sell it for the highest possibly price, it’s going to take more than low mortgage rates to attract a… read more →
As potential buyers walk up to your home, the front porch should appear welcoming, entrancing and homey. If it’s dusty, barren and rotted, they may not make an offer. Thus, the best way to increase front porch appeal is to add natural elements to blend it with the yard. Here… read more →
The real estate market is once again in transition. Cash investors are beginning to fade, opening the door for more traditional home buyers, while fast-profit flippers are finding the deals harder to come by – but more profitable than ever. Home purchases made with all cash, representing mostly deals made… read more →