Welcome mats are one of those fringe decor items. So we rarely take the time to shop properly for these workhorses. And if your house is anything like ours, a welcome mat purchase tends to start with a mess on the entryway floor. Then it ends with a rushed impulse buy at the local home…

If you’re a homeowner, you already know that keeping your property in tiptop shape requires dedication and patience for ongoing maintenance. But what if you’re putting your home on the market or even accepted an offer? Perhaps you’re thinking: Not my problem anymore. Sorry, folks, we’ve got news for you: Just because you’re selling doesn’t…

According to RE/MAX, the number of homes for sale increased in June 2022, while home prices stabilized. The first half of 2022 has come and gone. And, based on early indications and several results from June, the ultra-competitive, multiple-offer conditions for homebuyers may be gone too, it seems. According to the latest RE/MAX National Housing…

Did you buy a new house that could use a few renovations but ended up paying more than you expected when the interest rates spiked? Or maybe you were hoping to buy a new house but decided to stay put and make your existing home more livable with a few tweaks. Or perhaps you can’t…

If you’re considering buying a home in a homeowners association, you’re in good company. According to data gathered by iProperty Management & Investments, 53% of homeowners live in HOA communities and approximately 4,000 new HOAs crop up every year. There are a lot of obvious benefits to buying a property in an HOA. “HOAs are…

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…