Very few projects will produce a positive return, regardless of where you live. And when they do, it’s rarely all that much of a return. Should you even update or renovate your house at all? Before you decide to never spend another cent or minute of ...

For homeowners who fall behind on their mortgage payments, mainly due to a sudden financial crisis, such as unemployment and other income loss, unexpected debts, interest rate hikes, or economic downturn, among others — the two main options available are either a short sale or ...

Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage.

Downsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile. Homeowners who have experienced a change in their lives or no longer feel like their house fits ...

Home features — and whether they add to or detract from a property — are highly subjective. In other words, some features that attract you to a property might actually turn other people off about that same property. And while differing opinions are fine, there are certain home features ...

If you're thinking about renovating your home, it's important to do your research and plan carefully. Renovations can be costly and time-consuming, so it's essential to have a clear understanding of what you want to achieve and how much it will cost before you start.

To ...

As the weather starts to warm up and the flowers begin to bloom, you might be itching to maximize your outdoor living space. Your backyard is an extension of your home and with the right additions, it can become a functional and relaxing oasis where you and your family can relax and ...

Spring is a great time to refresh your space and tackle home improvement projects, and that includes painting your walls. But if you want your final paint job to look professional, there are a few things you need to know.

You certainly don’t have to take classes or pass an exam if you want to sell your house. Here’s a quick quiz to help you see what decisions you’d get right, and learn from the ones you get wrong so you will be prepared to listen to the advice of your agent when the time comes.

If you're contemplating selling your home, you're not alone. Many homeowners are weighing the pros and cons of making a move. But have you thought about the reasons why you might want to sell your house? Let's take a look at some of the top reasons why homeowners decide to sell, ...

One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. But before you ...

When you’re planning a home renovation project, it’s important to hire the right contractor—and if you want to hire the right contractor, it’s important to have the right conversations. But what, exactly, are those must-have conversations?

Whether you have a modest closet or a luxurious walk-in, you just have to be smart and creative when it comes to maximizing your closet storage. You also don't need to spend thousands of dollars to create a more decluttered, more manageable space for your clothes that add confidence to ...

It’s not an uncommon real estate scenario for homeowners to buy a new property and then, as a way to generate income, keep their old property as a rental.

But how do you determine if that scenario is the right one for you?

Find out why pricing your home too high can backfire. Learn how to price your home correctly and attract the right buyers. Get expert advice now.

It's the season of gifts, food, decorations, a lot of festivities, and of course- burglaries. Wait, what? Unfortunately, it’s the less cheerful reality of the holiday season. According to the FBI, 18 percent of home burglaries happen in December, and police only solve 13 percent of ...

Whether you are renovating to make your space more comfortable, to increase your home's value, or just trying the style you always wanted from Pinterest, one of the biggest obstacles you can face when updating your home is staying within your budget.

Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember ...