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I asked several real estate agents for their must-haves.

These overlooked items in your home could be turn-offs, pulling down the value of your home.

These super-easy moves will spruce up your yard without requiring a ton of maintenance.

You don't have to fully renovate to boost the value of your home, or even its "wow" factor. Instead, tackle these small projects this summer.

Because you won't be buying a whole house full of furniture in one fell swoop — and really, where's the fun in that anyway?

It's not just milk and mascara that goes bad.

Here's the trick: It's not even really about color.

You'll be surprised what a few well-placed lamps can do to your space.

Plus: the math behind why.

A thoughtful layout and deliberate design choices can take your living room from ho-hum to an Instagram-worthy space.

Want to increase the value of your home? There are apps for that. Really, when you think about it, your smart phone can serve as a remote control that keeps your home running smoothly (and looking good, too!)

Steal from the best, learn from the rest.

Shag carpet was all the rage in the 1970s. Wallpaper borders and glass bricks were beloved in the 1980s. Along came the blonde wood in the 1990s. And here's what experts say they expect to go out of style next.

You'll probably wonder why you didn't tackle them sooner.

Don't ever settle for a "blah" coffee table!

Can you even believe these are the same apartment unit?

Professionals don't like to waste their precious minutes either.

Make your bathroom feel clean, spacious, and bright—all with just one coat of paint.

Professional stagers love these big impact, low budget pieces.

Certain elements of older homes are likely to always be valuable and in demand—regardless of current trends.

Think the only ways to boost your curb appeal are time-intensive tasks like painting your front door or redoing your front yard? Think again.

The Dude definitely abides on this one.

Here's how to make one of the least appealing, most-cluttered rooms in your home feel much more inviting, according to home stagers.

Many designers are saying goodbye to the bedroom staple and instead embracing a sort of "open concept dresser" in an ultra-organized closet.

Even enthusiastic, well-intentioned upkeep isn't safe from costly mistakes.

Whether you're putting your house on the market or just taking an Instagram photo, these professional-recommended finds will help give your space some oomph—without making your wallet go kaput.

It's pretty incredible what a hands-on day in the yard can do to improve the whole look and feel of your home's exterior.

While finding that perfect style that falls somewhere in between model home and cluttered can be a difficult task, a well-appointed living room can pay dividends.

Professional home stagers have an arsenal of cleaning tricks that will leave your home looking sparkling. The best part? You'll only spend minutes—not hours—cleaning.

The thing that makes the biggest difference between an apartment and a "home" surprisingly isn't just your salary—it's your mentality.

Many elements needed for an effective home staging can be found on the cheap (if you know what you're looking for). In fact, many professional stagers frequent Dollar Tree for items to spruce up spaces.

Though I really just want to ignore the weeds and towering grasses surrounding my home, the reality is that I have to do something with my yard.

Whether you’re looking to stage your home to sell or simply want kitchen counters worthy of an Instagram post, professionals have some easy styling moves that will help make your counters become the focal point of your kitchen.

Whether you’re looking for cost-effective ways to get your house in shape to sell or are just after a refreshed look, these simple additions offer a great return on your investment.

These tips will, yes, sell potential buyers on your kitchen. But, even if your home isn’t on the market, embracing some of these kitchen styling rules will help you create a lovely space for entertaining or providing an Instagram backdrop for those great food photos you’ve been taking.

Follow these tips, and the master bedroom may just rise to the most coveted staged space on buyers wish list (or, if you have no plans on moving, become your favorite room of the house!)

Although having a pool in your own backyard provides plenty of perks, it also comes with a slew of (expensive) pitfalls—some of which you might not realize until it’s too late.

Whether you're looking to sell your home or just want an impressive entrance, these front entryway ideas will help give off that good “welcome home” vibe.

Home builders, remodelers, and designers chime in on what current trends are worth investing in for the rest of this year.

To help make the moving process easier on Fido and Fluffy, we’ve asked animal trainers and behaviorists for their best pet-friendly moving tips.

You may not have a green thumb, but that’s no reason to let your yard become an eyesore. Not only will maintaining your lot keep your neighbors happy, landscaping can actually also help boost your home's value.

Real estate experts say these five purchases are the ones first-time homebuyers often regret after move-in day.

It might seem like those House Hunters are being willfully obtuse for refusing to see beyond paint color. But in the real world, paint color does have an effect on homebuyers, albeit a more subtle one.

You may think refreshing your home will cost a fortune, but you can elevate your space affordably—just head to IKEA. That's what professional home stagers do, after all.

Even if you're not putting your home on the market any time soon, you might want to invest in a bit of landscaping to up your curb appeal.

Real estate agents spend countless hours in living rooms of every color. They're unexpected experts in knowing which shades will work well and which ones you should avoid at all costs.

You might not think of real estate agents as experts in interior design. But—given the sheer volume of homes they see—they certainly have some valuable insight to offer. They see firsthand how design can be a detriment when selling a home.Many buyers have the ability to look past cosmetic aspects of a house, like design or finishes, and focus on the important things (the bones of the house, the layout, the location, etc.).

These will come in handy in the future.

Unlike your kitchen cabinets and front door, your bedroom’s paint color has no sway on your home’s selling price, according to Zillow’s 2018 Paint Color Analysis. But that doesn’t mean you should go ahead and order that neon yellow paint. It’s likely you’re looking to style your space to promote some R&R. And, fact is, there are certain paint colors that do that better than others.

Let’s just say you loved the look of “The Brady Bunch” house—we’re talking sunken living room, modular furniture, the works. If that retro vibe talks to you, this is good news: These blast-from-the-past features are now on the major rebound.

In case you're wondering, they aren't super snobby when it comes to sourcing decor items—they often shop in the same places with an eye on price—just like you!