by Sara Elliott Don’t let the anticipation of a well-deserved vacation blind you to the risks of leaving your home unprotected. Go ahead and plan your beach, camping or city shopping holiday, but take precautions before you leave. … Continue reading
By Tara-Nicholle Nelson To rent or to buy: what used to be a given – that you would buy a home as soon as you could afford to – has become an agonizing conundrum for many a would-be homebuyer, … Continue reading
AHS American Home Shield Besides recycling and water conservation, there are many other ways to live a little greener at home. We’ve put together 10 easy tips to help you get started today. 1) Take reusable bags with you … Continue reading
HGTV.com Rob Howard Staging sells houses. If you can’t hire a stager, there are several ways you can stay ahead of the curve and catch potential buyers the moment they step in your house. Broker Rob Howard has learned … Continue reading
By Dana Dratch of Bankrate.com Searching for value Today’s homebuyers want it all. Items on their shopping list include a home in great condition with rooms that can do double duty. Areas that mingle indoor and outdoor living — … Continue reading
April 1, 2011 By Dona DeZube for HouseLogic WASHINGTON (March 31, 2011)—The battle over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two mortgage market giants that currently guarantee 70% of the securities backed by U.S. home loans, heated up on … Continue reading
Fix fences, tighten your home’s energy efficiency, repair a screen door and make 8 cheap, fun improvements to give your home’s entrance some spring sparkle. By Marilyn Lewis of MSN Real Estate Finally, it’s spring. To celebrate, do a … Continue reading
By: Les Shu Published: February 17, 2011 Downloadable iPhone and Android apps offer ways to maintain, improve, and save money on your home. Smartphones like Apple’s iPhone and those based on Google’s Android do more than make calls, thanks … Continue reading
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, in real estate, that picture’s worth translates to dollars and then, if it’s an excellent picture, you can add a few more zeros to that number. That’s why getting … Continue reading
Learn the challenges and opportunities the coming year has in store for the housing market By Shannon Petrie, FrontDoor.com | Published: 11/22/2010 #1: Housing recovery unlikely, but cautious optimism remains While 2011 will be another challenging year for the … Continue reading
