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Buying a home can be exciting and busy, and it comes with lots of responsibilities and paperwork. There's a lot of information to process as you visit and inspect each home on your list. Making an organized plan can help you have a positive experience on your journey to homeownership.This article...

Renting out your home can be a great way to make some extra cash. Plus, with more people spending time at home, the demand for property has increased. However, you want to consider the costs and time it will take to tackle this project. Here are some tips to get you started. Why It’s a Good Time ...

Older homes hold charming, vintage features that add to their aesthetic appeal. Although crank open windows and old wooden walls increase the beauty of a structure, they decrease its energy efficiency. Eco-conscious individuals have tremendous success at limiting their energy consumption by build...

With 2020 being the year of the pandemic, people have taken up all kinds of hobbies since then. While some people took to baking bread, others embarked on fitness journeys and interior design renovations. With the new year of 2021 already well underway, you might still be on track to achieve your...

Deciding to sell your home is an exciting and intimidating process. Whether you are downsizing or moving to a new state, there are various steps a homeowner must take. Differing variables affect the flow of this process, and there are ways to prepare for success.The size, style and age of your ho...

Most homeowners planning renovations prioritize cost more than any other factor. It’s always essential to choose items you like that won’t break the bank. That said, you should also think about durability. How long will the additions last? If you’ll need to replace new items in a few years, you m...

The real estate industry continued growing in 2020, even in the onset of a worldwide crisis. If that seems unexpected to you, it’s time you learned some interesting facts about real estate from all across the country. Markets have strange quirks, and these tidbits demonstrate how confusing and un...

Most people make a point to regularly disinfect common areas like the kitchen and bathroom. After all, these rooms experience heavy foot traffic and can become dirty quite quickly. Yet, many people don’t even think to clean their phone, much less their remote control. These items collect dirt, oi...

Just because you don’t see rodents and bugs during an open house doesn’t mean they’re not there. Instead of obsessing over the floors and gazing at crown molding, keep an eye out for signs of a potential pest problem. Knowing what to look for when it comes to droppings, holes and damages will low...

Craftsman style homes have been popular for a long time. While other styles of homes have come and gone over the years, craftsman houses have curiously stayed in vogue longer than many of their competitors, new and old. Really, craftsman style houses marry the old and the new for lovely and funct...