8 Tips for Finding the Best Rental Home
Homeownership rates have been falling for the past eight years, according to a report by Harvard University’s Joint Center for … Continued
Home – Buying / Selling
Home Inspection Tips for Buyers
House inspections are critical to vetting any potential problems. There can be issues even with what seems like a dream … Continued
Staging Your Home for a Quick Sale
There’s a lot of conflicting advice about how to stage a home, and the details often vary with the home … Continued
Final Walk Through Checklist for New Homeowners
It’s official: You’re going to be a homeowner. Now comes a critical step – making sure every room, wall and … Continued
10 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home [Slideshow]
Whether you’re preparing to sell or planning to stay put for decades, your home is most likely your most … Continued
The Case for Buying a Prefab Home
If you’re considering building a new home but construction time and costs are a concern, you may want to look … Continued
Insure This, Not That: What’s Truly Valuable in Your House?
If it’s in your house or on your property, you’re responsible for it. That means that you might need to … Continued
10 Pesky Problems Home Buyers Overlook
You’ve searched long and hard for your dream home. It has everything you want – and you can envision your … Continued
Location, Location, Location: Which Cities Fit Your Budget?
Looking to buy or rent a home? Much depends on your budget and where you want to live. Costs vary … Continued
Buying an Investment Property? Here Are 5 Cities Where Home Values Have Increased
Since the housing bubble burst in 2008, property values have been steadily recovering across the country – but some cities are recovering faster than others. According to Kiplinger.com, a few top performers have seen double-digit property value percentage increases from 2011 to 2012. The cities each have populations of more than 500,000, and could be a good place to start looking if you’re in the market for an investment property – but keep in mind that property values can fluctuate quickly, so check real estate appraisal sites like Zillow.com for up-to-date information.
How Much Homeowners Insurance Do You Need?
Thinking of buying a new home or remodeling or redecorating the one you already own? It might be a good … Continued