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Are you looking to sell your home quickly and for the best price? If so, you'll want to ensure it is in the best condition possible. Even a small renovation or refresh can significantly affect how quickly your home sells - and how much money you get for it. This blog post…

It's no secret that the U.S. housing market has been tearing lately. Home prices are up, inventory is down, and buyers scramble to find their perfect home before someone else snatches it up. But what does the future hold for the housing market? Will the good times keep…

Trying to sell a house, even in a fast market, can feel like a never-ending (and incredibly daunting) activity. And if you need to sell fast for some reason, then you’re probably curious: How fast is fast, exactly, and what will you need to do in order to get the fastest…

Mortgage rates are one of those numbers that most people don’t pay any attention to unless they happen to be trying to get a mortgage—a loan to buy a house. Then, mortgage rates become pretty critical!In April 2022, the mortgage interest rate for a fixed-rate, 30-year…

When you binge-watch a little too much HGTV, it's easy to think things like, "House flipping looks easy! I should try it!"Well, maybe you should - we sure won't stop you! - but before you jump into your very first home flip, make sure you know what common mistakes…

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…