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Most of us have had this experience: Walking through a cute town, you see a house that pops with character—because it’s one of the first ones built in the region. And as you continue on your stroll, you’re probably imagining what it would be like to wake up every…

Curb appeal is critical when you’re selling a house. And nothing can spruce up a property quite the same way that a healthy, thriving garden can.Well, what if you’re getting ready to sell your house … and the garden has seen better days. What can you do to quickly…

Open houses are a real estate tradition, and sometimes (in an era of hot home sales and strong seller’s markets, especially) they might be a buyer’s only opportunity to walk through the house they end up buying. As a seller, the pressure is on to ensure your home looks…

instead of considering where you’ll make most of your money back when you sell, it’s much wiser to consider what improvements you’ll enjoy the most while you still own your house. That’s how you’ll maximize your investment by boosting the pleasure you take in your…

Conventional wisdom says that the best time of year to sell a home is in the springtime - but conventional wisdom doesn't apply to every home sale, or even every real estate market. If you're thinking about selling your home and you have some flexibility in terms of timing,…

It can be intimidating to stand in front of the paint swatches at the paint or hardware store and try to make a decision. Picking a color can be difficult enough—and then you have to choose the finish. Choosing the color is up to you, but here’s a simple guide to…

If you're thinking about buying a second vacation home for vacation or rental purposes, then you'll need to do some homework before you get serious about shopping. Homeownership is a big deal, and buying two homes can either be a path toward long-term income or a…

Is teaming up with a friend to buy a house a good idea? Here are the pros and cons, plus some tips to make it work.

Flipping houses can be a path to wealth if you play your cards right, but it can also result in money pits and small returns if you don't know what you're doing. Before you get ready to flip your first house, make sure you're considering (and finding answers to) all of the…

Here's a handy outline of the typical homebuying process:

The home buying process can be exciting and fun, but also complicated, stressful, and overwhelming. Maximize your chance of success and minimize the amount of time spent trying to keep track of all the details by working with a buyer’s agent. There is a plethora of…