7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House

7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House

The most critical things to do to increase your home’s value before putting it on the market As a smart seller, you’ll want your home in tip-top shape — but you don’t want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won’t be...
10 Tips for Buying a New Home

10 Tips for Buying a New Home

House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do some research, you’ll zoom in on the home you want at the best price. These 10 tips will guide you through through the home buying process. 1. Know What Kind of New...
First-Time Home Buyer Programs You Should Know About

First-Time Home Buyer Programs You Should Know About

They can slash your down payment, offer lower interest rates or help with low credit scores. Of the programs tracked by Down Payment Resource, for example, 69% offer down payment assistance. These programs have provided an average of $11,000 in assistance to...
7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling

7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling

You dream about a bathroom that’s high on comfort and personal style, but you also want materials, fixtures, and amenities with lasting value. Wake up! You can have both. A midrange bathroom remodel is a solid investment, according to the “Remodeling Impact...
The 9 Elements of an Ideal House

The 9 Elements of an Ideal House

Welcome to the ideal house — one that satisfies all your needs, functions like a dream, and simplifies your life. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. The perfect house is made up of common-sense features that give satisfaction no matter where you live, or how...
What Every Seller Needs to Know About Closing

What Every Seller Needs to Know About Closing

Closing time. When you’re heading into the closing process, it’s time for the last hurrah — and hurrahs are in order. If you’re here, that means you’ve found a buyer and negotiated home repairs, and you’re ready to move out — and on. But before you...