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,…

According to a RE/MAX agent and interior design specialist, a home’s color palette can make a significant impact on prospective buyers. Here’s why. Using color throughout a home can be expressive, creative and hold cultural significance. But what happens to that level of personalization when it’s time to sell? According to Jeannie Do, homeowners preparing…

Determining a price for your home can be stressful, especially if you don’t know how to prepare for an appraisal. If the home’s appraised value is too far from the listing price, it can make or break the deal. Plus, even though appraisers are subject to strict regulations, much of their job is subjective, which…

Wondering how to buy land? There’s something thrilling about the idea of buying your own piece of vacant land—raw, untouched real estate on which you can build your dream home from the ground up. But picking the perfect parcel for a land purchase can prove a bit more complex for buyers than you’d expect. So…

Buying a home can be an intimidating process right now, but there are many down payment assistance programs that can help aspiring homeowners pivot from home browser to homebuyer. Many people believe they need to put down at least 20% if they want a home. But that’s not true. Most buyers have down payments ranging…

Are you sick of living among an endless jumble of loose papers? You’re not alone. Plenty of people share the type of dismay you feel when you see stacks of paper bills, store receipts, and discarded junk mail strewed about your home. You know that irritating collection of paperwork shouldn’t be occupying precious real estate…