Truth: I ache for an in-ground pool at our old farmhouse in upstate New York. The summers there can be scorching, and with minimal AC inside, a cool dip is what I dream of all season long. Instead, I’ve made do with a plastic kiddie pool. Bought for $20 from the local hardware store, this…

Typically a hot month for home sales, May 2022 saw closed transactions dip 8.5% lower than the same time last year. May is usually an active month for home sales – but May 2022 saw an 8.5% decrease in closings year-over-year. RE/MAX, LLC President and CEO Nick Bailey doesn’t consider this change all that surprising,…

Searching for that perfect home that provides enough space for every family member can be challenging. Maybe you need a home office, your kids need separate rooms, and/or an older family member is moving in. With so many people with different needs, it can be easy to quickly dismiss homes that are low on square…

DIY home improvements can be great feel-good projects. You get to learn a new skill, use your hands, and take pride in something you create yourself. But let’s face it: Your DIY project doesn’t make sense if it won’t make cents. In other words, it needs to pay off when it comes time to sell…

This increase resulted in an uptick in inventory since last month, bringing welcome news to prospective buyers navigating low housing supply. According to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report, the competitive spring market continued in April 2022, bringing an increase in new listings to potential homebuyers and a continuation of rising prices, no doubt enjoyed…

Buying a home often entails also buying various types of insurance to protect your property, and one type you might need to get is called title insurance. When you buy a home, you “take title” to it and establish legal ownership. A title insurance policy protects you against the possibility that someone else might have…

We’ve seen our fair share of accent walls over the years. A single painted or wallpapered wall in a living room or bedroom can add visual interest and a prismatic pop to an otherwise stark space. But anyone looking to create a custom feature wall that brings texture and dimension should consider installing a modern…

Wooden wall treatments are king on HGTV—from shiplap and plank walls to beadboard and other paneling. You can’t flip through most renovation shows without spying them. And there’s a new category you can add to the wall treatment pantheon: board and batten. It’s a beautifully simple wall covering that’s as perfect on a home’s exterior…

There are a few basics we need to make our garden grow—namely sun, water, and dirt. But to grow strong and verdant plants, you need the right soil. So much of our garden’s health starts at the soil level, from the plants we can grow to the way they bloom and bear fruit. And yet,…