The expectations for open houses used to be simple: Advertise the event, have sign-in sheets, brochures and floorplans readily accessible, make sure the property is clean and tidy and greet buyers with a smile. However, the world is changing ...
You’re still revelling in the heat of summer, but believe it on now, winter is coming. Once September hits, you’ll want to start working your way through this fall home maintenance checklist. Ensuring that your home’s cold-weather systems...
Think millennials aren't in the market to buy a home? On the contrary, by early 2019, millennials represented 42% of all new home loans. What does this mean for home sellers? It means it's time to start revamping your house to attract th...
Wondering how to buy land? There's something thrilling about the idea of buying your own piece of vacant land—raw, untouched real estate on which you can build your dream home from the ground up. But picking the perfect parcel for a land p...
Barring the basement, hallways are probably the most neglected spaces of your home. But unlike the basement, your hallway sees a fair bit of traffic—whether it’s a front hall or even a long corridor connecting upstairs rooms. But how do...
Like rubber gloves for pet hair. Works like a magnet.
It's the little things that get you every time. And that goes for your home, too. Stained porcelain, carpets, stinky appliances — they all hurt your home's market value in the end. An...
If you’re like most people, you’ll probably start packing a few weeks before your big move. But before you fill that first box, consider these packing tips to help you protect your items, keep things organized, and make your unpacking a lit...
Finding the right property is particularly stressful for families with children under the age of 18, and choosing the neighborhood carefully is critical to their home search, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 201...
You shun plastic straws and carry your own tote bags to the grocery store (well, most of the time). So why not continue the green theme in your garden and plant with the planet in mind?
Low-water, zero-waste, and chemical-free options abound...
When you're feeling starved for space, the obvious solution is to create more storage wherever you possibly can. But adding bulky cabinets or mounting shelves can take up valuable room and make everything feel even more cluttered. To the rescue...