Sometimes a home can sell with very few changes, and at other times, owners will need to put in some major work to get their place off the market. While investing in some upgrades is not a guarantee to sell your home, these fixes are what potential buyers will be ...

Increasing your home value before listing it doesn’t have to break the bank. First, you should get a home inspection of your home so that you know which updates are more important. For instance, you might decide to do more basic home maintenance projects, such as painting your kitchen cabinets ...

If you’re gearing up to buy in a home in 2018, it’s never too early to start taking steps now. While the holidays are in full force, there are simple steps you can take before you begin the big hunt. From monitoring your finances to finding a mortgage lender and ...

While you’ve probably done your research on how to decorate your table and spruce up your mantel for the holidays, you likely haven’t considered how to practically prepare your home for the cooler weather. Here are three practical tips for winterizing your home this season as well as some simple ...

Are you hosting for Thanksgiving this year? Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, and when you’re hosting, it can seem overwhelming to think past how you’ll be able to get the mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and turkey done at the same time. 

Since you’re already providing the food ...

While the kitchen is gorgeous and the backyard is immaculate, how does the neighborhood measure up? Far too often, buyers find themselves caught in the conundrum of sacrificing a great neighborhood for a top-of-the-line kitchen. 

Don’t make the mistake of purchasing a home for its amenities. Look to these ...

The kitchen is often the heart of the home. From cooking to entertaining, it’s safe to say that the party often drifts toward the kitchen. This of course means that your kitchen often becomes well-worn and outdated quite quickly. For future buyers and for your own enjoyment, kitchen upgrades are ...

Has your home been on the market for quite some time? There are several reasons that can delay a sale from pricing your home too high to not upgrading key amenities before placing your home on the market. Here are six tips for selling your home in a hot market ...

You’ve done the legwork, now it’s time to make an offer on a home. Whether this is your first or fifth home you’re purchasing, it never hurts to brush up on how to make an offer that’s not only accurate, but it’s also attractive to the seller.

Here are five ...

The cooler weather poses more opportunities for gathering around a fire and soaking in the season. Don’t have an indoor fireplace? Have no fear! Learn to build your own backyard fire pit with just a few steps. 

Before you begin, make sure to find out what the local fire ...