Would-be home sellers have been facing quite a conundrum for the past few months. Sky-high mortgage rates and inflation have kept homebuyers from coming in droves like they did last year, and that, in turn, has caused homeowners to consider one crucial question: Should I list now or wait until the real estate market cools?…

Getting ready to list your home for sale? Consider these tips for staging with seasonal flair. In the season of Halloween, homeowners might have a haunting desire to get into the spirit of things when decorating. But when listing a home for sale in the fall, consider leaving the dark and macabre for the costumes,…

Amid a changing housing market, buyers are starting to have more options. Consider these tips for helping a listing get noticed and sold. As the latest monthly RE/MAX National Housing Report suggests, the years-long seller’s market is starting to wane and more signs of balance are emerging. This begs the question for sellers: What will…

If you’ve been tricked into trotting out the same tired Halloween decor year after year, we have news for you: You can spruce up your home in ways that are spooky and elegant at the same time. Yes, it’s time to put away the plastic pumpkins and sad skeletons and consider a few new spins…

For many, buying a historic home is a dream. If you’ve ever gazed wistfully at a listing for a neglected Victorian manse or eagerly searched for midcentury modern homes in your area, you understand the appeal of owning a home with a fascinating history. But actually buying and owning a historic home is a real…

As anyone living with roommates, kids, pets, or a messy spouse will tell you, organizing your home is one thing, but keeping it that way is another story. If home organization isn’t a life skill you’ve mastered (no judgment here!), but the thought of a tidy home makes you giddy, hear this: You need a…

Many homeowners and interior designers appreciate wood trim, as it makes any room look a little more buttoned up. Wainscoting is a decorative wall trim that’s centuries old and has never gone out of style, likely due to its versatility—there’s a type of panel that suits just about every design style. Here are some details…

According to RE/MAX agents, community resources, resale value and investment opportunities are a few reasons why some homebuyers may benefit from purchasing nearby to a university. It’s officially back-to-school season, which means students are packing up cars and trekking to college campuses near and far. As colleges and universities bring an influx of people to…

When you think of the most design-forward room in your home, does the bathroom come to mind? For most of us, the answer is a resounding NO. In fact, unless you’re lucky enough to have a spa space with a free-standing tub and a rain shower, rarely do bathrooms go down in history as the…