A properly locked door is your first line of defense against intruders. Of course, that defense is not very reliable if you’re not sure who has keys to those locks. There are many reasons for changing a lock, including: You’ve just moved into your house. You’ve lost a key. Your… read more →
You could show up to a house warming party with the traditional bottle of wine or house plant, but why not be the awesome friend who demonstrates a little more care and thought? We have compiled some our favorite gift basket ideas that will ensure that you win this gift giving competition.… read more →
If you are selling your home and have gotten an offer, you may concerned about the prospective buyers asking you to make costly repairs that potentially could cut into your profit. Repair requests can be negotiated under most circumstances, but it’s important to recognize that your ability to negotiate depends… read more →
Selling a home is stressful. And poorly behaved buyers add to the strain: hot prospects who become no-shows, gladiator wannabes who ink a deal, then constantly demand concessions, or buyers who think purchasing a house entitles them to their pick of the furnishings. A little give-and-take is normal, but some… read more →
You wanted a home with a pool but got a porch instead. A big backyard? No, you went with brick backyard just a bit bigger than your grill. What seemed to be a quiet neighborhood during the Sunday afternoon open house turned out to be because the neighbors were sleeping… read more →
It’s a home feature that can make prospective buyers nervous: a septic tank. Part of a home’s wastewater system, a septic tank is found in households that aren’t served by municipal sewers. Instead, these standalone systems are designed to dispose of and treat the household’s wastewater independently. If you’re considering… read more →
A new study shows that many home sellers are unrealistically optimistic, asking considerably more than they’re likely to get. As a result, they risk long delays in finding buyers, which means a lot of lost revenue while the house sits idle on the market. What’s more, homeowners who bought after the… read more →