Ah, fall. The return of all things pumpkin-spiced, cooler weather and the new school year (which this mom is thrilled about). Its also an opportune time to buy a home and possibly snag a great deal in the process.Buyer demand begi...
When your kids go back to school (insert cheers here), a mountain of stuff comes into your home -- clothes, school supplies, and piles of papers from teachers and the PTA.How...
From mortgage interest to property tax deductions, here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns. Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these home ownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower...
If youre hatching plans for home improvements, get ready for sticker shock: On average, a kitchen upgrade costs nearly 20,000, and a bathroom remodel can easily set you back more than 9,000, according to HomeAdvisor.com.But a reno...
As part of our ongoing effort to provide guidance on how to be energy efficient and save money on your electric bills, weve created a do-it-yourself section filled with common tips and tricks to help you make the most of your home. Here...
Betsy Taylor and her husband decided to embark on a major home improvement project one winter: renovating their kitchen in Portland, Maine.We hadnt planned on redoing the flo...
Selling your home is a big decision that requires significant preparation, including listing your property and meeting with potential agents. Once youve done that, it can still take weeks or even months to find a buyer, depending on the...
Landscaping done right can put as much as 4 in your pocket for every 1 you spend, according to the Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of REALTORS(R). So what are you waiting for?Grab a shovel, and lets go....
Follow these helpful to-do lists to stay organized and focused throughout the moving process. You need to ask the right questions of your mover, prepare your kids, sign up for utilities and electricity service, pack and clean. Use these...
All those hours of searching online real estate sites for the perfect home hopefully leads to this moment: spotting a place that makes you say, This could be the one.Its one of the highlights of buying a home. Go ahead, pore over...