Staged to Sell—Fast
If you’re thinking about selling your house quickly, don’t depend only on the brisk traffic other homes in your area may be experiencing. Do everything you can to make a great first impression.That...
Avoid Maintenance Pitfalls
Sometimes, owning a home can seem like almost too much work. However, by staying on top of maintenance, you can avoid many of the problems that make for the worst emergencies.Roof leaks. This may be the...
Nostalgia: Buying a Historic Home
Old homes—the hardwood floors, the gingerbread scrollwork, the crown molding. Oh, if they only made them like they used to! Charms may abound, but there are intrinsic drawbacks with age. However, with...
Making Great Family Memories at Home
As America begins to open up, more and more options for going out are, too. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun together as a family at home, especially as the kids’ summer...
Seller Expectations in a Crazy Market
In this current market, what’s a seller to expect?Success, that’s what.Homes are still moving. Home prices in many, many areas are still rising. In fact, the median home price in the United States...
Summer Lovin’— The Buyers
For buyers, summertime traditionally means three things for house-hunting: Eager sellers, great weather for browsing and big selection. Now, with interest rates at all-time lows, those big three just got even...
Give your Outdoor Space Some Love
Summertime ambience can add so much to a home. Three things come to mind: Lounging, lighting, and logging (OK, not logging, per se, but hang with us).
Saving for a Big Down-Payment
You’ve been thinking about buying a house for a long time or about getting a bigger place, but that 20-percent down payment idea is killing you. Don’t let it. You can do this. Here’s how to...