12 Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter

12 Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter

Let more natural light shine indoors with these simple tips. Fall and winter start cozy — who hasn’t used the colder temperatures as an excuse to binge-watch Netflix while swaddled in a couch blanket? But come January, staying indoors can feel less like a treat...
Should You Ask Santa For a New Home This Christmas?

Should You Ask Santa For a New Home This Christmas?

“There’s no place like home for the holidays,” croons Bing Crosby every holiday season. Some buyers feel there is nothing like a NEW home for the holidays, though. Purchasing real estate at this hectic and frigid time of year seems ludicrous to many people, but...
7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House

7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House

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 around to enjoy them anyway. The key is to focus on the most important repairs to make before...
Should You Move or Improve?

Should You Move or Improve?

What do you do when your family outgrows your house, or when the quirks of the place you once found charming aren’t so charming anymore? Is it smarter to move or improve? Here’s some advice to help you decide. Selling Has Gotten Easier Existing-home sales were at...
What to Know About Your Credit Before Buying a Home

What to Know About Your Credit Before Buying a Home

Like it or not, your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life, ranking up there with your Social Security number, date of birth, and wedding anniversary. This three-digit number is your financial report card, except there’s no getting rid of it...
What Not to Do as a New Homeowner

What Not to Do as a New Homeowner

Avoid these easy-to-prevent mistakes that could cost you big time You’re hanging pictures and pinning ideas for your favorite bath. But in all your excitement, are you missing something? Now that you’re a bonafide homeowner are there things you should know...