How to Get Inside the Seller’s Mindset
Contributed by Tori Toth A woman who lived in her home for over 25 years, who raised four kids there, is now ready to live a simpler life. She contacted a home staging company to help downsize to a...
View ArticleInfographic: Inside the Most Iconic TV Living Rooms
Inspiration comes from a variety of places, from design magazines and blogs, to Pinterest and Instagram. But for those not involved in the world of design, inspiration is usually sparked from the...
View ArticleThen and Now: Living Arrangements in American Households
Revisiting population data, the U.S. Census Bureau recently zeroed in on the living arrangements of adults over the last 40-plus years. Notably, the majority of adults in both 1970 and 2014 shared a...
View ArticleHomebuying: Beware of Foundation Problems
Contributed by Brandon Cartee When buying a new home, chances are you spend a lot of time inspecting various aspects of the property. Before making an offer, be sure to take a closer look at one hidden...
View ArticleHome Seller Tips: Focus Perceptions by Enhancing Your Visual Thinking
Contributed by Tori Toth A home buyer’s gut reaction never goes away. That’s why a home seller should critique each area of their home, or recruit a judgmental friend who can help answer questions like...
View Article10 Shortcuts to Make Your Move Easier
Near or far, there’s no short of challenges when it comes to moving. Between organizing an entire household, changing addresses and vetting out movers, relocating to a new home can be more hectic than...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Role of Title Insurance in the Home Buying Process
Contributed by Doug Watson, CEO of Frontier Title With more than five million homes sold annually in the United States, purchasing a home remains at the center of the American dream. A large percentage...
View ArticleTop 8 Reasons Homeowners Choose a Metal Roof
Contributed by Paul Kazlov, Global Home Improvement In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about metal roofs and their manifold benefits. And why not? As one of the most durable roofing...
View Article12 Ways to Keep Your House Sparkling Clean Year-Round
Contributed by James White, homeyimprovements.com If the idea of spending hours on end deep-cleaning the house doesn’t appeal to you, take the “spring” out of “spring cleaning” and try monthly...
View ArticleCan Grocery Store Proximity Boost Your Property Value?
Is it parks, schools, city services or affordability that you should look for when searching for a home with higher than average resale value? All of these factors matter, in fact, and homeowners lucky...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Over Budgeting in the Custom Home Process
Contributed by Kyle Foley In our over 39 years as custom home design builders, we’ve seen it happen more often than we like, and more frequently than it needs to. The somber truth is that over 50...
View Article7 Reasons to Use a REALTOR When Selling Your Home
Selling your home can seem a daunting task. When you close that deal, you want to make sure that your home goes to the best buyer for the best price. It may seem cheaper to sell your home yourself, and...
View ArticleThe Perks of Buying a Home in the Fall
As we close out a summer marked by rising home prices and limited supply, we’re conditioned to expect the inevitable end-of-season slowdown. But the change of season doesn’t mean activity drops off...
View ArticleIs It Smart To Buy A Fixer-Upper As Your First Home?
Contributed by William Giakoumatos Buying your first home can be very exciting. Among all the decisions you'll have to make when you seek that home is whether you want to buy one that's ready to move...
View ArticleSmart Upgrades That Will Make the Joneses Want to Keep Up With You
There is an insurance that can help keep appliances working like new. With this kind of insurance, if an appliance breaks down, there is a certain amount of coverage given. Even with the insurance,...
View Article6 Easy Steps to Efficiently Declutter Your Home
Does your home look like a storage locker or a pack rat’s dream? If so, it’s time to purge, declutter and refresh. It may sound daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are some quick, effective ways...
View Article21 Signs Your Home is Ready for Winter
Contributed by Anita Alvarez Shorter days, cooler temperatures, Halloween – these are all signs that winter’s right around the corner. While the weather is still suitable for working outside, put on...
View ArticleReal Estate Hits the Big Screen with ’99 Homes’
Real estate is once again on the big screen - brokers, agents and "Glengarry Glen Ross" fans, rejoice! Now in select cities and opening tomorrow nationwide, "99 Homes," starring Michael Shannon, Laura...
View ArticleBuild Your Own Haunted House with Realtor.com®
Halloween is the best holiday ever! (This is a fact right?) (#SorryNotSorry, Christmas.) And who doesn't love a little fall-inspired fun? Now, buyers and sellers can create the home of their dreams...
View ArticleWhat To Do After Buying Your Dream Home
Contributed by Chan Plett It's finally yours. The paperwork's all signed and you've secured one of the most important investments of your life: your dream home! But, what happens next? Most new...
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