By AnnaBeth Rouse Have you found yourself falling out of love with the home you once adored? You aren't alone. Take millennial homeowners, for example. A recent Bankrate poll says that 63 percent of this vital demographic regret purchasing their current home. That's an alarming number, but one that accurately shows how easy it is to fall out of love with a home. Related:...
By Meghan Belnap As a landlord, you have certain responsibilities. One of the most important is to provide for your tenants' safety. Not only do you have certain legal obligations, but safe tenants are more likely to be long-term paying tenants. Related: Fall Maintenance for Your Rental Properties In the pursuit of safety, you may want to upgrade your properties...
Do you live year-round in Nantucket County or Dukes County in Massachusetts? If you do, you're in a distinct minority. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), some 55.5 percent of residences in both those counties are vacation homes. Related: 5 Signs You're Ready to Buy a Vacation Home The NAR defines a vacation home as a vacant seasonal, recreational...
By Meghan Belnap Are you planning to move? Is it going to be cold when you relocate? Here are four ideas to help make the home search process faster and more convenient during the colder months: Attend cozy open houses Use the time you're looking for a home to mingle and fight the winter blues. Go see what's open in your area, check out a new location or inspect...
By Lynn Edmondson Renting an apartment is an adjustment for many college students who are transitioning from living at home to being out on their own. These first-time renters often have many questions and concerns on everything from the lease to apartment condition issues to renter's insurance. Related: Report: Millennials Most Rent-Burdened Generation As students...
By Brooke Chaplan As a homeowner, there are many things that you need to be concerned with. One of the biggest things is ensuring that you don't do anything that'll decrease the overall value of your home. Rust can be a big enemy of homeowners, especially in that it'll make areas of your property break down easier and lose value. Related: Home Improvement Ideas...
By Michael Tobias Energy bills are among the highest expenses for tenants, especially if the local climate demands plenty of air conditioning or space heating. Energy efficiency measures provide a marketing advantage in the real estate industry, since the prospect of paying less for electricity and gas can attract tenants. Also, developers who invest in energy conservation...
By Brentnie Daggett Being a homeowner is a considerable responsibility, and likely one of the largest investments you'll make in your life. In order to protect your investment, you need to proactively care for your property, which means taking the correct steps to prevent problems from happening or quickly resolve issues when they do arise. Related: 5 Signs Your...
By Wendy Dessler Are you in the process of renovating your home? Often, major upgrades can get quite expensive if you aren't paying attention, so if you're on a tight budget, consider focusing on saving money while renovating. Related: NAR Report: These Are the Top Home Improvements For example, if you plan to upgrade your kitchen, it may be better to purchase...
Homeowners and REALTORS® alike want new roofs and kitchens. According to the 2019 Remodeling Impact Report, released by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the two projects rank as the most popular home improvement projects among both demographics. The report, which examines homeowners' reasons for completing the projects ranked, also provides the costs...
