What You Can Do (And What You Can’t) If Your Neighbor's Yard Is an Eyesore
Other than heavy window treatments, of course.
Nov 8, 2022
The Best Types of House Numbers for Curb Appeal
How to address your home, according to real estate agents.
Nov 8, 2022
Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?
Here's what plumbers had to say.
Nov 6, 2022
Yes, You Can Buy a Home for Less Than Listing Price — Here's How
You’ve probably heard that the market is cooling off a bit.
Nov 4, 2022
7 Types of Windows That Make Real Estate Agents Cringe
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These might make your home harder to sell.
Oct 16, 2022
This Renter Got Her Security Deposit Back After Painting Her Entire Place
Yes, she got back every dime.
Oct 12, 2022
The 6 Questions Real Estate Agents Get Asked the Most
Clients come back to them with the same concerns.
Oct 9, 2022
What a Real Estate Agent *Really* Thinks About Your Solar Panels
Here's what you should consider before making the switch.
Oct 3, 2022
4 Front Entryway Mistakes Real Estate Agents Wish You Wouldn’t Make
They're easy to sidestep, if you will.
Oct 2, 2022
The Unexpected Benefits of Living on a Lower Level, According to Experts
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You could snag a lower price, for one.
Sep 26, 2022
Homebuying Takes a Larger Toll on Your Mental Health Than You Think
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A study says it's more stressful than surgery or a divorce.
Sep 26, 2022
What Is a Spec House, Anyway?
If you've never heard of one, here's what to know.
Sep 17, 2022
Why I Love Living in a Cape Cod-Style House — And a Few Reasons I Don't
Allow me to share with you a few reasons I’m crazy about it.
Sep 15, 2022
I Bought a House with a “Neighbor Gate” — Here’s What That Means
Not everybody's a fan of them.
Sep 7, 2022
Can You Stack Your Own Washer and Dryer?
Here's what an appliance pro has to say.
Aug 13, 2022
5 Tried and True Habits a Real Estate Agent Has for Keeping Financial Documents
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I checked in with a few real estate professionals to get their best tips and tricks for making a real estate transaction as pleasant an experience as possible for everyone involved.
Aug 10, 2022
3 Things People Forget to Do While Downsizing
According to experts.
Aug 7, 2022
There's a Better Way to Order Real Estate Listing Photos
According to a new study.
Aug 3, 2022
Yes, Audiobooks Count as Reading — And You Should Add Some to Your Reading List
Pro tip: Nothing beats listening to a memoir in the author's own voice.
Jul 11, 2022
This Is the Bold Color That Makes Real Estate Agents Cringe
If you want to sell your home to as many buyers as possible, real estate agents know which colors to avoid.
Jul 11, 2022
6 Things Real Estate Experts Want Buyers to Know About Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
You mat see them in a different light.
Jul 7, 2022
The Wall Colors Homebuyers Are Loving Right Now
According to real estate agents.
Jul 3, 2022
3 Things Investing Newbies Should Know About REITs
Also known as real estate investment trusts.
Jun 22, 2022
Why Ditching My Yearly Reading Challenge Helped Me Read More Than Ever
"How did I manage to turn a beloved pastime into something that made me feel bad about myself?"
Jun 11, 2022
It's Time to Stop Karate Chopping Your Throw Pillows, Says One Home Stager
She says the trend is over.
Jun 9, 2022
The Type of Fence Real Estate Experts Wish You Wouldn’t Install
It's not very aesthetically pleasing.
Jun 7, 2022
The Types of Flooring Real Estate Agents Love to See in Listings
They have some things to say about carpets.
Jun 6, 2022
What Real Estate Experts Really Think About Grass-Free Front Yards
Abolishing lawns? It’s not as far-fetched as you think.
May 16, 2022
3 Things Real Estate Agents Want You to Know About Installing Fences
No fence could mean no deal.
May 12, 2022
10 Surefire Ways to Boost Curb Appeal
According to real estate photographers.
May 3, 2022
Here’s How a Real Estate Investor Says You Can Compete with All-Cash Offers
Here are a few tricks to put up your sleeve.
Apr 17, 2022
3 Ways to Invest in Real Estate Without Being a Landlord
A mortgage nor property maintenance is required.
Apr 13, 2022
What Is “White Boxing”? Here's Why Some Real Estate Agents Love It
It's a smart move in some properties.
Apr 8, 2022
The One Thing a Home Stager Always Does Before an Open House
It's a multi-pronged (and necessary) step.
Apr 5, 2022
3 Reasons Why You Might Prefer a First-Floor Primary Bedroom
There are pros and cons to this floor plan.
Mar 27, 2022
3 Ways to Tell It's Time to Take Your Home Off the Market
According to real estate experts.
Mar 23, 2022
3 Reasons You Might Want to Buy a Home Without a Yard
According to real estate experts.
Mar 22, 2022
This Is the Only Reason You Should Get Rid of a Bathtub
If you're considering selling your home, there's one detail that you should consider: Whether or not to get rid of a bathtub.
Mar 15, 2022
5 Mistakes People Make When Renting a Storage Unit, According to Experts
Two owners of a storage facility offer their advice.
Feb 24, 2022
6 Pros and Cons of Buying a Middle-Unit Townhome
Here’s a look at what life could be like in the middle.
Feb 14, 2022
5 Fun Games to Play That Only Require a Pen and Paper
Warning: Hilarity may ensue for children (and adults) of all ages.
Feb 1, 2022
These Are the Pros and Cons of Renting a Moving Container
They don't involve driving a clunky rental truck or bribing friends with pizza.
Jan 28, 2022
Here’s How to Turn Your Basement into a Legal Apartment
There are a few boxes you'll need to check off.
Jan 25, 2022
5 Surprising Things That Can Make Your Move More Expensive
Here are some things that can run up your moving day bill — as well as a few ways to save some money.
Dec 30, 2021
The One Project You Should Never Skip Before Move-In Day
There’s one project that both pros and homeowners agree you should try your very best to get done before moving in.
Dec 28, 2021
6 Things You Need to Know About Listing Your House During the Holidays
Real estate agents are still hard at work during the final weeks of the year, but before you put your home on the market over the holidays, consider the following advice straight from the professionals.
Dec 23, 2021
Why It’s Awesome to Live on a Dead-End Street — And Why It’s Not
Here are the pros and cons.
Dec 15, 2021
This Once-Popular Real Estate Trend Practically Disappeared in 2021
Tool belts are getting a break.
Dec 12, 2021