By Meghan Belnap Moving into a new place is both exciting and challenging, and that is especially true if it's your first time as a homeowner. Instead of allowing the process to overwhelm you, keep some tips in mind to help navigate through this exciting journey in your life. Don't Proceed Alone You don't need to take on the process of searching for and buying a home...
Traditionally, hardwood floors added warmth and natural beauty to the home. These days, hardwood competes with copycat laminates and engineered wood floors, which can cost less. Here are the differences between wood and wood-like flooring, according to Melissa Maker, host of the Clean My Space channel on YouTube. Hardwood – Hardwood flooring is made of solid, natural...
By Lee Flynn Elegantly designed exterior landscapes can greatly enhance the appearance, curb appeal and market value of almost any home or property. Even large-scale landscaping projects can often be completed with relatively little cost and may add several thousands of dollars to the market price of a home or other property. Advanced options, such as hardscaping...
If you’re looking to lift the curb appeal of your home, the solution may be written in stone. Homeowners are increasingly turning to manufactured stone veneer, a lower-cost alternative to natural stone siding, to spruce up the exterior of their homes. In Remodeling magazine’s 2016 Cost vs. Value Report, manufactured stone veneer ranked as the No. 1 bang-for-your-buck...
By Mike Putnam No matter what the real estate industry is doing as a whole, you want to get the most value out of your home when you sell. While you can’t control the housing market, you do have control over maximizing your property’s worth. Here are five ways you can get more money out of your home. 1. Get a Home Inspection Don’t wait for the buyer to request...
Home sellers are in an advantageous position this summer, with demand high and sales at their strongest in close to a decade. Planning to list your home in the coming weeks? Get the most for your house before the season’s up by making it accessible to buyers—with information. TWEET Every homebuyer wants...
Looking to get a little more for your real estate listing? Sure, you can paint that front door red and add a few flower beds, but curb appeal can only get you so far. One secret to asking more for your home, according to the professionals at Pillar to Post Home Inspectors, is having a pre-listing inspection. By understanding exactly what the issues are in your property,...
Summer means warm weather, relaxation and vacation. For those with second homes, it also offers an opportunity to cash in on your property by renting it out. But before you throw your spot up on Airbnb or VRBO, consider the following: Are you willing to be on call 24/7? As a property owner, you’ll need to make timely repairs and take care of renter issues as they...
The bigger, the better. That’s the sentiment many of us agree on when it comes to remodeling, according to a recently released National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey indicating a rise in additions and whole-house remodels. Remodeling spending is following suit, reports the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, up to $325 billion by...
By Kyla Stelling A homeowners association (HOA) determines the security measures implemented into a community, yet some HOAs don’t properly assess and protect their residents. Ensure the necessary measures that will protect you and your neighbors aren't neglected so your home isn't put at great risk. You can do this by making sure your HOA takes the right steps...
