
Certain home maintenance tasks should be completed each season to prevent structural damage, save energy, and keep all your homes systems running properly. These maintenance tasks are most important f...
If only 50 shades of green could be as exciting as, well, you know. But lets face it: Theres nothing titillating about green bushes against green grass. To give your bo...
The answer to whether closing costs are tax deductible — or mortgage interest and property taxes for that matter — is often maddeningly, “It depends.”
Basically, you’ll want to...
Buying a home is a major endeavor, no matter when you do it. For those hoping to buy in 2021, an ongoing recession and global pandemic only add to the...
The bill for closing costs is the final hurdle between home buyers and their new homes, and it can represent a surprising chunk of money. Closing fees run between 3% and 6% of the mortgage; that's around $9,000 to $18,000 on a $3...
Real estate agents have an urgent message for homeowners: Now is the time to sell. "A lot of people are missing the best market now by waiting," says agent Kris Lindahl.Home sellers wield formidable negotiating mojo because demand...
It’s easier to settle happily into your new home if you’re confident you can afford it.
Here’s what you need to know about your mortgage financing options, including how to choose the loan that matches your income and tolera...
So you’re thinking about buying your first home. Your very own house (and mortgage). A place to call — and make — your own.
It’s a big move, literally and figuratively. Buying a house requires a serious amo...
You’ve been boosting your credit score, saving up for a down payment, and creating your dream home wish list for months. You’re basically ready to move into your perfect new home, right? Not really. The buying proc...
Selling, a famous salesman once said, is essentially a transfer of feelings.
You love and cherish your home. You want the next owner to fall in love with it, too — through photos, through words, and through the experience of...