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Objectively Evaluate Every Room!Homebuyers are going to be much more critical of your home than they are of their own. Most people don't dust their house from top to bottom weekly, but they will notice if yours isn't. When your home is on the market, it needs to stay in…
Despite the current hype around home buyers paying all-cash for homes, the majority of home buyers finance their home purchase. Among primary residence buyers, 87% percent financed their home purchase, a share that rises to 95% among first-time buyers. When financing a…
People have been buying vacation rental properties to generate extra income for decades, but the emergence of Airbnb and other websites that let you book private rooms or entire private homes directly online have created a new era of vacation rental owners. Many of the…
Large islands have become the prominent feature in kitchens. Home remodelers are realizing its importance and have made it the focus area of their projects. In a survey of nearly 2,600 homeowners(link is external), a third said they added an island during renovations,…
Selling a home in the winter can pose some challenges. Lawns aren’t as green and tidy, and the chilly weather can make it more difficult for buyers to view homes for sale.
In residential real estate it's all about sustainability, and the good news is there's a plethora of ways to improve the efficiency and durability of a home.
After several years of record-breaking California wildfires, insurance companies have responded by imposing huge premium increases on property owners, or even worse, flat-out denying coverage and canceling policies. Here are some tips to help property owners maintain their…
Landscapers say they see homeowners repeatedly making the same mistakes in yard design, whether it's using the wrong plants or not keeping up with maintenance. Landscapers recently shared with Apartment Therapy some of the most common yard mishaps they see, including:Going…
When undertaking a remodel or home improvement project, how do you know when you need a building permit from your city government?Cities require permits to ensure that the changes on a home go on record. The changes also are reviewed by an inspector to ensure…
Smart-home technology offers entertainment, convenience, and peace of mind, but did you know that it can help lower energy bills and save homeowners money!
The trend toward no-door kitchen cabinetry, which has been made popular by home improvement shows, isn’t a smart choice for a homeowner who isn’t a neat freak or who doesn’t have matching dishes.
The right home improvements could help shave energy bills by up to 35% or unlock up to $627 in annual savings
