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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
5 Real Estate Trends We’d Really Like to Leave in 2021
Here's hoping they fizzle out by next year.
Dec 7, 2021
Living on a One-Way Street vs. Two-Way Street: Which Is Better?
Here are some factors to consider.
Nov 29, 2021
The Biggest Mistake People Make When Buying Brand-New Homes
Old homes get a bad rap for having lots of problems homeowners must contend with before moving in. But new homes can have their share of issues, too.
Nov 25, 2021
This Is How the Language in Real Estate Listings Is Becoming More Inclusive
You'll see the term "master bedroom" less and less.
Nov 17, 2021
Here’s What Real Estate Agents Secretly Wish Home Stagers Would Stop Doing
The pros reveal their pet peeves.
Nov 4, 2021
That Fixer-Upper for Sale Might Not Need a Gut Rehab. Here’s How to Tell
Hardwood floors could be hiding under that shag carpet.
Oct 15, 2021
4 Homebuying Trends on Their Way Out
According to real estate experts.
Oct 4, 2021
How the "Starve and Stack" Method of Saving Money Could Help You Buy a House
It sounds like a radical new diet, and it sort of is.
Sep 30, 2021
The Easy Curb Appeal Project with — Wait for It — a 484 Percent ROI
Shut the front door!
Sep 14, 2021
The 3 Things Buyers Often Regret Compromising on in Their New Homes
It's one thing to have buyer's remorse with a pair of shoes. But with a home? It's a much different story.
Sep 7, 2021
The One Thing Real Estate Photographers Always Edit Out of Listing Photos
Every home is bound to have some.
Sep 3, 2021
4 Things to Remember If You Want to Break Up with Your Real Estate Agent
It takes two to tango in a client-agent relationship.
Aug 23, 2021
4 Things Sellers Hope You Won't Notice About Their "Move-In Ready" Home
Some stuff is swept under the rug, literally and figuratively.
Aug 10, 2021
The 4 Kinds of People Who Should Never Waive a Home Inspection
Are you one of them?
Aug 8, 2021
Moving? Here Are 5 of the Best Ways to Unpack, According to an Expert
Unpacking doesn't have to be stressful.
Jul 21, 2021
Are “Forever Homes” Gone Forever?
Forever seems to have become "for now."
Jul 20, 2021
What It Really Means When a Home Is on the Market for 100+ Days
It's not always a bad sign.
Jul 8, 2021
What Is an “Attractive Nuisance” in Real Estate?
It might sound like a cute puppy begging for your attention, but it's not.
Jun 12, 2021
The Small-Space Renovation You Should Never Do If You Care About Resale Value
According to a real estate agent.
Jun 9, 2021
Real Estate Photographers Say to Hide These 6 Things in Your House
If you're planning on selling, that is.
Jun 3, 2021
There's an Ideal Time of Day to Show Apartments, According to the Pros
Here's when a place is in its best light — in some cases, quite literally.
May 16, 2021
The Biggest Red Flags in a Bathroom, According to Real Estate Agents
Pull back the (shower) curtain.
May 9, 2021