Kate Streit

What Is Included in the Square Footage of a House?
The short answer: It varies.
May 31, 2024
The Most Helpful and Free Apps for Apartment Rental Searches
​Hunting for a new apartment in a major urban hub can be overwhelming. Here's where to start.
May 10, 2024
5 Websites Where You Can Order a Prefab House for Under $150,000
A few clicks and you've got yourself a house.
Feb 6, 2024
The “Basic” Paint Color Real Estate Agents Say You'll See Everywhere in 2024
Real Estate
It can totally alter a room.
Jan 6, 2024
16 Towns Near Asheville, North Carolina, That Are Just as Cool
These nearby towns give "Beer City USA" a run for its money.
Dec 7, 2023
The Front Door “Power Color” a Real Estate Pro Always Recommends to Clients
There's low risk in trying it out.
Sep 6, 2021
4 Ways to Check If Your Building Is Safe and Well-Maintained Before You Move In
Are there ways buyers and renters can protect themselves from moving into a building with structural issues? Here’s what experts have to say about how you can investigate.
Aug 26, 2021
Why Real Estate Agents Are Warning Against These 4 "Luxury" Upgrades
When it comes to a home’s aesthetics, what you see is not always what you get.
Jun 24, 2021
You Need These 6 Things in Your Utility Closet, According to Home Inspectors
So you can be prepared for problems that are bound to crop up.
Jun 13, 2021
4 Apartment Accessories You Should Buy Secondhand
Thrifting pros share their takes on those under-the-radar gems you should seek out at the thrift store, especially if you're a new renter in a small space.
Jun 1, 2021
4 Low-Lift, High Reward Landscaping Trends Professionals Love
These super-easy moves will spruce up your yard without requiring a ton of maintenance.
May 28, 2021
Home Stagers Share 5 Reasons Your Living Room Feels Messier Than It Is
Plus, easy ways to take your living room from “kind of sloppy” to open house-level neat.
May 28, 2021
The Outdated Curb Appeal Trend You Should Avoid At All Costs
When you’re trying to sell your home, it’s more important than ever to ensure the outside catches a potential buyer’s eye right away.
May 27, 2021
The One Thing That Will Always Make Your Living Room Look Bigger
Because whether relaxing with the family, entertaining guests, or bingeing Netflix, the living room is where it all happens.
May 27, 2021
5 Completely Free Things Stagers Do to Zhuzh Up a Living Room
Fold your throw blankets!
Apr 12, 2021
How Not to Arrange Your Living Room, According to Home Stagers
Step 1: Don't shove everything against the wall.
Apr 11, 2021
4 Moving Apps That Will Help You Find the Right Movers for the Job
Bookmark this list — your future self will thank you.
Mar 27, 2021
It’s Never Been Easier to Buy or Sell a House Online. But Should You?
Here's what to know about iBuying, virtual tours, and more.
Mar 25, 2021
4 Reasons You May Not Want a Gas Oven, According to Real Estate Experts
There are some potential drawbacks.
Jan 4, 2021
These 4 Things Create a "Perfect" Bedroom, According to Real Estate Agents
You deserve a space fit for a queen—not "only enough space for a queen-size bed to fit."
Dec 14, 2020
The $13 Amazon Buy That Solves Every Renter's Biggest Winter Problem
Keeping your rental warm throughout the season can be a challenge when you're at the whim of your building's management.
Oct 23, 2020
The 22 Most Brilliant Bedroom Staging Tips of All Time
From bed placement tricks to headboard hacks.
Oct 21, 2020
Toni Morrison’s NYC Condo Is for Sale—and It Has Amazing Bookshelves
The shelves come with a step ladder for easy access.
Oct 20, 2020
The 3 Best Real Estate Investing Apps for Beginners
Here's where to get started.
Oct 17, 2020
Four Things You Should Never Have in Your Kitchen
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According to maintenance experts.
Oct 15, 2020
The 7 Best Places to Move to If You Love the Outdoors
Next stop: Tahoe City.
Sep 26, 2020
Why You Should Know About House Hacking, a Cheaper Path to Homeownership
Your first house could be a multifamily building.
Sep 15, 2020
The Style of Home You Should Live In, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Leos will thrive in a colorful Victorian.
Sep 14, 2020
New Homes Are More Affordable Than They Were in 2016, According to a New Study
But that's not the whole story.
Sep 12, 2020
If You’re Looking for a New Place, Should Commute Time Still Be a Priority?
Here's what the future of the once-important factor may look like.
Aug 27, 2020
3 Things to Keep in Mind As Eviction Protections End This Month
Here's what to know.
Jul 19, 2020
These Are the Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2020
Henderson, Nevada, anyone?
Jul 13, 2020
3 Things to Do If 2020 Crushed Your Homebuying Dreams
Here's how to regroup.
Jun 20, 2020
Staying In and Still Not Saving Money? Here Are 4 Tips from Finance Experts
Step away from the online shopping cart.
Jun 11, 2020
Spend Your Summer Like Jackie Kennedy Did by Buying Her Childhood Summer Home
It's called Wildmoor and it's stunning.
May 23, 2020
10 Work-from-Home Side Hustles That Might Make You Some Extra Money This Year
Virtual personal assistants are in demand.
May 20, 2020