Purge Your Home of These 9 Things Before You Move Your new space won't feel so wonderful if it's weighed down with junk you didn't bother ditching during the move. Now's the time to purge your home - and we're not talking about just sifting through stacks of magazines while you binge on Netflix. (realtor.com) > Read More
Homeowners Reveal the Worst Purchases They Made After Moving In Alas, such buyer's regret has happened to all of us. But to help you avoid these mistakes, heed these worst home purchases that homeowners admit to and hear how they came to pass. (Realtor.com) > Read More
Popular Cabinet Door Styles for Your Kitchen Attention homeowners: Avoid all potential Headaches and Heartbreak down the road and figure out which popular cabinet door styles work Best in your kitchen - no matter your Budget! (HouseTipster) > Read More
5 Things Aspiring Landlords Should Know Before Buying a Duplex or Multi-Family Home There are two housing markets-one for owner occupants, and one for absentee or investor landlords. A couple shopping for a single-family home may see a duplex they like and talk themselves into it so that they have an office space or a place for aging parents. (apartmenttherapy.com) > Read More
13 Things to Know About Selling Your Home in Fall and Winter The weather may be getting colder, but that doesn't mean buyers' bids have to. (realestate.usnews.com) > Read More
Home Buying: Why Researching the Neighborhood Matters So you're in the market for a home and you have a list of deal breakers: the house has to have the right amount of square footage, enough storage space, and a nice backyard- but have you considered the location of the home? (dreamcasa.org) > Read More
81 Staging Tips That Help Buyers Fall in Love Before your eyes turn into dollar signs, keep in mind staging isn't guaranteed to get you more money. But it's an important marketing tool to help you compete at the right price, which means you can sell faster. (HouseLogic) > Read More
Is Black Paint the Next Big Paint Trend? One company's colors of the year makes the case (Architectural Design) > Read More
64 Important Numbers Every Homeowner Should Know Some spaces just feel good, and you can't put your finger on why. The key is knowing the right numbers. This room-by-room guide from ThisOldHouse.com takes the guesswork out of where to hang that towel rack or how long a curtain rod to buy. > Read More
The Very Best Thing You Can Do For Your Bathroom for $25 If you're new to DIY, there's probably not a better choice for getting your feet wet (pun intended) than attempting to replace your shower-head. There could be several reasons for wanting to take on this task... (apartmenttherapy.com) > Read More
Sorry, But These Home Improvements Just Don't Pay Off If you plan on selling within five months, or even five years, a renovation is usually planned with extra consideration for resale value. Though there are certain updates that will always be a worthy investment with wide appeal (read: hardwood floors), some projects aren't worth the trouble if your goal is to maximize your home's value. (apartmenttherapy.com) > Read More
Securing Sliding Glass Sliding glass doors and windows are aesthetically pleasing because they allow extra light into the home, and they often open onto a deck or patio. However, the security risks with sliding glass are obvious. (thespruce.com) > Read More
18 simple terms that scare homebuyers It's common for a first-time homebuyer to be overwhelmed when it comes to real estate industry jargon, but you have to make the terms understandable. Here are the real estate market terms that every first-time homebuyer should get acquainted with. (www.inman.com) > Read More