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You Must Get This Right: Calculating Square Footage of a Home

Knowing the square footage of your home or one you may buy is crucial. Square footage is the baseline metric...

Is Modern Farmhouse Style On Its Way Out?

Modern farmhouse style has been incredibly popular among homebuyers and renovators for nearly a decade. But some architects report that...

Should You Wait Until Interest Rates Drop to Buy a House?

Today’s mortgage interest rates are a good bit higher than those of a few years ago, and that’s keeping many...

What You Need to Know About a Steel Frame for Your Next Home

Have you ever seen a commercial building under construction with a steel frame and wondered whether you could build your...

7 Issues You Should Consider Before Buying Waterfront Property

Property that fronts directly onto water brings tranquility, privacy, breathtaking views, and the opportunity for water recreation. It’s a great...

Go With the Flow: Landowner Water Rights and Responsibilities

Real estate owners have rights to the available supply of naturally occurring water to their property. How you use that...

Creative Mortgages in Times of High Interest Rates

Today’s higher interest rates are squeezing would-be home buyers. Less than three years ago, rates were below 4 percent. Now...

The Benefits of a Geographically Savvy Real Estate Agent

A real estate agent who knows the area like the back of her hand can make all the difference in...

How to Deal With Unpermitted Renovations

When you are buying a home, it’s important to determine whether any renovations or remodeling projects were properly permitted. It’s...

Evaluating the Pros and Cons of Stucco as a Siding Option

You have many siding choices when building a home. One that has been around for centuries is simple, unassuming stucco....

Ceiling Beams Are Both Fashionable and Functional

Ceiling beams add style and interest to rooms, especially those with high or vaulted ceilings. They can also add structural...

You Won’t Believe Your Eyes! Veneer Stone Versus Natural Stone

Houses or landscape walls made of natural stone have a timeless elegance. Increasingly, those gorgeous stone walls may not be...

Use Your Home Equity to Lessen the Sting of Higher Interest Rates

Today’s higher mortgage interest rates have many homeowners hesitant to sell their houses and buy new ones. But the skyrocketing...

What Must You Disclose When Selling Your Home?

You must disclose certain material facts about your home that you are aware of when selling it. Not informing the...

Finding a Good Locksmith

Whether you’re locked out of your house or vehicle or need to change the locks on your new home, a...

Don’t Overlook These Moving Checklist Items

Moving is much more than packing boxes, hiring a mover or renting a truck. Here is a checklist of “must-do”...

What You Need to Know About Renting a Dumpster

If you’re remodeling your kitchen or clearing out your basement and attic in preparation for a move, you’ll likely generate...

What to Repair Before You Sell Your House

It generally isn’t financially wise to undertake major renovations just to sell your house, but repairs are another story. Most...

Selling a Unique Home Requires Unique Marketing

Who buys a castle, or an old church converted to a house, or a century-old home with architecture unique to...

Does Your Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Your Vacant Home?

Your homeowner's insurance covers damages to your home from specific perils and certain expenses of visitors who get hurt at...

Are “Cash for Houses” Companies and iBuyers Legit?

While stopped at an intersection, you’ve probably seen signs advertising “we pay cash for houses.” You also may have heard...

Pros and Cons of Using a Discount Broker

When selling your home, you might consider a discount brokerage firm to save money on commissions. Using a discount firm...

How to Buy a House Before You Sell

Across the country, a shortage of houses for sale coupled with strong demand has led to homes selling mere days...

Should You Remodel Before Selling Your Home?

Home sales in many parts of the country are red hot. With houses selling so briskly, is it worth the...

What Does it Mean to Hire a Licensed, Bonded and Insured Contractor?

Consumer advocates say you should hire repair and remodeling contractors who are “licensed, bonded and insured.” What do those terms...

Don’t Miss Out on Energy Tax Credits

You’ve considered upgrading energy systems in your home but wonder whether the monthly energy savings will justify the high up-front...

Don’t Be Misled by Greenwashing

Consumers increasingly expect companies to follow environmentally responsible practices in manufacturing and packaging. Most companies strive to attain such standards...

Make a Bold and Beautiful Statement With a Wallpaper Mural

Since the cave painters, humans have been decorating the walls of their homes. Today’s trendy way to do that is...

Train Vines Onto Your Trellis for Beautiful Vertical Blooms

Flowers such as gardenias or azaleas typically grow from the ground or on bushes. Take flowers to the next level...

Blast Ugly Oil Stains From Your Driveway or Garage

Oil stains on your driveway or garage floor are unsightly and stubborn but can be removed or significantly diminished. Here’s...

Keep Your Lawn Lush with Overseeding

Overseeding can reinvigorate lawns where the grass has developed thin patches. In some parts of the country, homeowners can also...

Give a Hoot! Build an Owl House

Owls are amazing birds. They make good neighbors, eating mice and rats around your property. If you want to attract...

Wearing Shoes In the House: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

In many Asian, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern countries, people remove their shoes at entry to their homes and others....

Barbiecore Is Bringing Playful Pizzazz to Home Design

Barbie has long enthralled young girls, but the petite powerhouse seems to be everywhere in the aftermath of the Barbie...

Is Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper the Right Choice For Your Walls?

Peel-and-stick wallpaper and borders are more popular than ever. Peel and stick is simple: no water, glue or mess. Is...

Get Gleaming Sterling Silver With Common Household Items

Sterling silver is a precious metal for elegant flatware, serving pieces and jewelry. It requires maintenance to retain its gorgeous...

What Happens When Someone is Injured on Your Property?

When someone visiting your property gets injured, does your homeowners insurance cover their medical and other expenses? What if they...

Should You Pay the Money for Pet Insurance?

Nearly five million cats and dogs are covered by their owners with pet health care insurance, almost double the number...

Creative Mortgages in Times of High Interest Rates

Today’s higher interest rates are squeezing would-be home buyers. Less than three years ago, rates were below 4 percent. Now...

The Legal Risks of Short-Term Rental Hosting

In recent years, short-term home rentals have soared thanks to online services such as Airbnb and VRBO. Renting your property...

Demystifying Tax Rules for Airbnb Hosts

You may rent out a guest bedroom to short-term tenants through Airbnb or another home-sharing site. If so, it’s essential...

Know the Tax Rules for Vacation Rental Owners

If you own a house that you use as a vacation rental but also use the property yourself at times,...

Check This Rebate Finder for Cash Back on Home Improvements

Home improvement projects are costly. Prices have soared over the last couple of years from materials to labor as we’ve...

Federal Government Extending Certain Mortgages to 40 Years

If you are a homeowner behind on your mortgage payments, you may be able to extend the term of your...

Navigating Insurance When Dealing With Roof Damage

When your home's roof is damaged, one of your first calls will likely be to your insurance company. But the...

Don’t Overlook These Moving Checklist Items

Moving is much more than packing boxes, hiring a mover or renting a truck. Here is a checklist of “must-do”...

Comparing Wills and Trusts: Which Do You Need?

Proper estate planning can be a dreaded task but think of it as a gift to your heirs. Two primary...

A Good Credit Score Helps Combat Higher Interest Rates

In its battle to tamp down inflation, the Federal Reserve has increased the interest rates banks charge each other, which...

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