Now that it’s winter, there’s a chill in the air! Take steps NOW to ensure your home remains comfortable through the coldest months of the year. Besides proper insulation and HVAC maintenance, you need to a close look at your windows for any air leaks. Below are tips to find drafts, seal them and banish them for good in just 3 steps.

Before you can successfully show off your house to anyone (or even take listing photos) you need to ensure you have a home that people will want to live in: one that’s well organized and filled with ample storage space. Here is a list of the most important places to de-clutter as you prepare to sell your home.

How do you know when it’s time to stop renting?

Real estate agents frequently use a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to estimate a property’s probable
selling price. CMAs help sellers decide on a listing price, whereas buyers use them to determine how much
they want to offer for a property…

The seller has accepted your offer, the inspector didn’t find any underground streams or shaky foundations, and the closing date is set. You’re in the homestretch! While you can breathe a little easier, remember, the deal’s not done until everyone signs all the (zillion) documents at the closing table. And, your lender can still change…

What do you need from your home? Remember, key word here is “need.” A need should always trump a want when it comes to big decisions in life. Agree? Take a look at my list to help you find the right attitude when looking for your next home.

Looking to sell your home quickly – and for top dollar? It might be time to make some updates and get rid of these 6 features that date your home. Top interior designer and former HGTV host Carriann Johnson shares the 411 on how to ditch your home’s metaphorical 80s hair and shoulder pads and bring it to its full selling potential.

For many first-time buyers, saving for a down payment is the most difficult step in the home-buying process. However, it’s a common misconception you need 20% down to buy a home. Actually, lenders offer mortgage products with very affordable down payments — some as low as 3%!

I’ve seen the look on people’s faces when I suggest something needs to be updated in their home. They become deflated, overwhelmed and oftentimes confused. Please remember, it’s not personal. The goal is to make your home shine – and sell for the best possible price. Consider making some of the following small-cost, big-impact updates for your home before listing your home.