A few DIY cosmetic upgrades can drastically alter the appearance of a home and help catch the attention of interested buyers, increasing your return when the home goes from ‘for sale’ to ‘sold.’ Looking to sell your home in the near future? Small investments in the aesthetic of the property could add value and increase…

Landscaping and real estate experts share the features that will turn a yard into a private escape homebuyers will love. Warmer weather brings with it a feeling of new possibilities, and many homeowners ready for change needn’t look further than their own backyard. Literally. Previously reserved as the dog’s domain, many homeowners are beginning to…

Home sales set a new high for the month as inventory continued to dwindle. Purchasing a home is one of the most complex and important financial decisions a person can make in their lifetime. Throw in the market conditions experienced in February 2021 with soaring sales prices and a 40%-plus drop in housing supply year…

Of all the high-traffic rooms in a house, the bathroom is one of the most popular targets for homeowners hoping to make renovations that they will enjoy and that will impress potential buyers. A recent study from HomeAdvisor showed that Americans spent an average of $13,138 on home improvements in 2020, up 45% year over…

Born in the month of March? Your home is likely a tidy sanctuary. Here’s how else your birth month inspires your home décor. March marks the beginning of springtime. Well, at least it’s supposed to. But if you live in a locale that still feels like winter, chances are your home is a delicate balance…

If renting or communal living no longer align with your financial and lifestyle goals, you might be ready to purchase a home of your own. Are you sick of paying monthly rent that contributes to someone else’s mortgage payment? Are you craving the freedom to repaint walls? Or, are you looking to build wealth through…

Despite a plunge in temperatures, housing supply and days on market, buyers enter the new year undeterred. The start of any new year is rooted in the “out with the old, in with the new” mentality. That was especially true as 2020 drew to a close and 10,000 steps around the living room didn’t put…

Motivated by low interest rates, last year people across the U.S. were on the move to wherever their telecommuting hearts desired. But will the trends continue in 2021? Those looking to buy or sell a home in early 2021 might want to keep in mind the three “I’s”: Interest rates, inventory and internet access (and…

Few can resist a classic makeover story – and home transformations are no exception. TV networks have built empires making it seem that anyone can take an outdated, ’70s bungalow and turn it into a dream urban escape – doubling the home’s value in just 30 minutes. But how easy is it, really, to make…