What the Heck Is a Home Warranty, Anyway?
This policy might help you avoid having to shell out for unexpected repairs.
Lauren Wellbank
Nov 6, 2021
The Smart Reason Why You Should Bring a Golf Ball to Your Next Open House
Put one in your pocket before hitting the house tour circuit.
Lauren Wellbank
Nov 2, 2021
Your Rental History Can Now Help You Qualify for a Home Loan
Changes at Fannie Mae mean a history of on-time rental payments may make it easier to buy a house.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 22, 2021
I Bought a House Without Having to Save Up for Years — Here’s How I Did It
And I didn't have to put 20 percent down.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 10, 2021
5 Tips for Creating a Makeshift Kitchen During a Reno, According to Renovators
Ordering takeout every night can add up, but these tricks can help you keep costs low.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 7, 2021
6 Cheap Places You Can Buy a Home Right Now
Even in this white-hot market, these cities have an inventory of affordable properties.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 2, 2021
4 Tips for Living with Ongoing Home Renovations That Aren't Quick *or* Easy
You can't always just jump ship and head to a hotel. Here's how to keep living life around your reno, even if it's for the long haul.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 28, 2021
7 Things That Can Affect How Much You Pay for Homeowners Insurance
Do you have a new roof? You might be able to snag a cheaper policy.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 27, 2021
7 Things All Homeowners Should Do as Fall Approaches
An absolutely bare-bones list of the things every homeowner should do before temperatures drop.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 21, 2021
I Bought a Flipped House. Here’s What I Wish a Home Inspector Noticed Beforehand
We were so dazzled by the quantity of the updates that we failed to question the quality.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 13, 2021
Why Lumber Prices Have Gone Up — And How Pros Say You Can Deal with It
There are tons of people who have stories about skyrocketing lumber costs and inventory shortages since early last year.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 2, 2021
6 Ways to Make Your Bed Look More Expensive, According to Home Stagers
Here are a few pointers for creating a luxe look on a budget.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 2, 2021
5 Free Things You Can Do Today to Get Ready to Buy a Home
Even if you can't afford one just yet.
Lauren Wellbank
Aug 15, 2021
9 Stats About This Wild Real Estate Market That May Make You Weep Gently
But there are some silver linings. Kind of.
Lauren Wellbank
Aug 13, 2021
The Important Homebuying Advice a Real Estate CEO Has for Millennials
The market this generation is entering is nothing like the one their parents bought into.
Lauren Wellbank
Aug 7, 2021
7 Driveway Trends on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Pros
Put 'em in the rearview.
Lauren Wellbank
Aug 2, 2021
4 Common Types of Mortgages — and the Differences Between Them
There are plenty of options available for potential homebuyers.
Lauren Wellbank
Jul 28, 2021
4 Things You Should Do If You Want to Rescind Your Offer
According to a real estate agent.
Lauren Wellbank
Jul 25, 2021
Forget Your Zodiac, Here's What Your Zillow Scrolling Habits Say About You
The types of homes you’re drawn to may reveal how you feel about your life.
Lauren Wellbank
Jul 11, 2021
4 Things You Should Try to Negotiate Before You Sign a Lease
According to real estate experts.
Lauren Wellbank
Jul 3, 2021
Here’s What It Means When a Home Is “Under Contract”
Those two words might spell the end of your home search.
Lauren Wellbank
Jun 18, 2021
5 Little Landscaping Maneuvers That Can Increase Your Home’s Value by Thousands
Real estate experts weighed in.
Lauren Wellbank
Jun 11, 2021
This Is What Real People Are Doing to Get an Edge in Bidding Wars
These are the tactics some people are resorting to in order to come out on top.
Lauren Wellbank
Jun 8, 2021
5 Things You Should Get Rid of Right Now, According to Home Inspectors
Chances are you have at least one of them in your home.
Lauren Wellbank
Jun 2, 2021
5 Free Apps That Can Help You Find (and Buy) Your Dream Home
Kick your home search into high gear with one of these easy-to-use apps.
Lauren Wellbank
May 30, 2021
5 Questions People Forget to Ask Real Estate Agents Before Hiring Them
Your relationship with your realtor is going to be an important one.
Lauren Wellbank
May 23, 2021
The Best Credit Cards to Get After Buying a New House
According to personal finance experts.
Lauren Wellbank
May 22, 2021
Why Real Estate Agents Actually Love Seeing Wood Paneling
Leave your judgements at the door.
Lauren Wellbank
May 10, 2021
4 Good Reasons You Don't Need to Save for a 20 Percent Down Payment
It's no longer the magic number for homeownership.
Lauren Wellbank
May 5, 2021
4 Landscaping Trends on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Agents
Gone are the days of outdoor spaces that are more form than function.
Lauren Wellbank
May 4, 2021
6 Mortgage Terms People Get Confused By the Most — and What They Mean
According to the pros.
Lauren Wellbank
Apr 24, 2021
6 Things Making Your Yard Feel Smaller Than It Actually Is
Real estate agents weighed in.
Lauren Wellbank
Apr 5, 2021
Real Estate Pros Pick 6 Items That Will Upgrade Your Kitchen Cabinets
For less than $15!
Lauren Wellbank
Apr 2, 2021
The 5 Things You Should Always Buy at the Dollar Store After You Move
According to real estate pros.
Lauren Wellbank
Apr 1, 2021
5 Questions Pros Say You Should Ask Yourself Before Building a Deck
Outdoor space is coveted these days.
Lauren Wellbank
Mar 23, 2021
5 Renters Insurance Companies to Finally Get a Quote From
If the place you call home sweet home is a rental, you'll want to check out these companies.
Lauren Wellbank
Mar 19, 2021
39 Things New Yorkers Didn't Realize They Should Buy for a New House
A shovel and hornet spray are must-haves.
Lauren Wellbank
Mar 15, 2021
This Is the First Person You Should Call If You Want to Buy a House
And it's not a real estate agent.
Lauren Wellbank
Mar 2, 2021
This Mortgage Is for People Who Don’t Qualify for Traditional Home Loans
Have you heard of wraparound mortgages?
Lauren Wellbank
Feb 22, 2021
4 Actually Helpful Homebuying Tools in That Government-Issued Mortgage Booklet
Don't throw it away.
Lauren Wellbank
Feb 18, 2021
Mortgage "Points" Are the Money-Saving Trick You Should Know About
They might save you money.
Lauren Wellbank
Jan 24, 2021
3 Is the Magic Number When It Comes to Buying a House. Here's Why
The oft-repeated number makes remembering these home buying tips a cinch.
Lauren Wellbank
Jan 18, 2021
What the Lack of a Real Estate Off Season Means for Buyers, Sellers, and Renters
This year has been unprecedented in so many ways, and the real estate market is no exception.
Lauren Wellbank
Dec 23, 2020
4 Ways to Save Money on Your Mortgage, According to Finance Experts
Here's how to lower your monthly payment.
Lauren Wellbank
Dec 22, 2020
The Must-Have Painting Tools Landlords Swear By
These pros do a lot of touch-ups.
Lauren Wellbank
Dec 8, 2020
Why Real Estate Agents Dread Seeing White Kitchen Cabinets
They're tired of seeing them over and over again.
Lauren Wellbank
Dec 6, 2020
6 Little Ways You Can Spend More Sustainably at Home (and Save Money, Too)
Try one of these cost-saving swaps.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 20, 2020
Thinking of Refinancing Your House? Do It ASAP to Avoid a New Fee
The new “Adverse Market Refinance Fee” is about to make taking out a mortgage a little more expensive.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 14, 2020