Having a spare bedroom makes hosting guests infinitely easier. But when it comes to decorating the guest room to accommodate visitors, many homeowners are unable—or unwilling—to spend lots of money on stylish decor. Rooms that get more use, like your main bedroom, get the bulk of your budget, while the sporadically used guest room is…

As the U.S. housing market conditions shift more in favor of buyers, there are upgrades home sellers may consider to ensure a more competitive listing. American chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern often says “Life happens in the kitchen.” It’s no wonder then, that the kitchen and bathroom – potentially the two most functional rooms…

Many homeowners enjoy the financial and emotional benefits of owning property. Here are a few reasons to swoon over your space. Home sweet home. It’s the place that greets you after a hard day at work – or in your home office. The place where you relax, laugh, celebrate, eat, drink, and do the things…

Getting organized and planning ahead can help prospective homebuyers achieve their real estate goals. The year ahead is full of opportunity to achieve goals. And for some, a major goal in 2023 is to buy a home. To help the process go as smoothly as possible, prospective homebuyers can start to prepare long before it’s…

Because most buyers start their home search online, it’s vital that sellers’ listing photos can drum up interest, even in the colder months. Never judge a book by its cover, says the old adage. But when it comes to homebuying – especially with 96% of all buyers searching online for properties, according to the National…

There was a point, not too long ago, when buying a house was fairly straightforward: You’d schedule some tours, make an offer, and boom, you’re in the house before you know it. Today, though, the housing market is a very different animal—fast, ferocious, and ever-changing. In such an environment, it’s no longer a given that…

Enhancing the energy efficiency of your home has two big advantages: It’ll make your place more eco-friendly and help you save money. A home with reduced energy usage will naturally have lower bills. Plus, the Inflation Reduction Act offers credits and additional incentives to homeowners eager to go green and able to make energy-saving advancements…

November 2022 U.S. housing data from RE/MAX indicates more opportunities for buyers may be on the horizon. Typical of this time of year, November 2022 saw a dip in home sales – down 12% from October and down 37% year-over-year. Although this can be considered normal given seasonal factors, the severity of the drop is…

Listing a home for sale this winter? Check out these tips for creating a comfortable, safe experience for buyers. If you live in a colder climate, you know that winter presents some challenging weather conditions, like snow and ice. And if you’re selling a home in the winter, prospective buyers won’t be ogling a freshly…