Are you ready to become a master in the art of home selling? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time seller, there’s always room to improve your skills and achieve even greater success. Selling your home can be a daunting task, but with the right mindset and a willingness to learn, you can take … Read More “8 Highly Effective Habits and Tips for a Home Seller” »
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Have you ever wondered whether your favorite winter vacation destination would be a great place to retire? A warm climate, relaxed lifestyle, and happy memories have tempted many a retiree to pull up stakes and load the moving van. In fact, AARP reports that about 234,000 retirees moved to a new state in 2022. While … Read More “Want To Relocate After Retirement? Read These 5 Quick Tips First” »
From ecosystem conservation to “new” darker neutrals in exterior paint, we look at the trends set to take hold in the industry next year. Three Key Takeaways Advise buyers that nobody should copy trends for their popularity since they change over time; a better approach is to seek joy. Aging boomers have more options to … Read More “Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024” »
Show your home some serious love in 2024 with these 10 easy home improvement New Year’s resolution ideas. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. 1 / 11 Making a New Year’s Resolution While losing weight, exercising more and getting finances in control are some of the most common … Read More “10 New Year’s Resolutions for Homeowners” »
When you hear “curb appeal,” you imagine a perfectly manicured lawn bordered by colorful perennial flowers. But if you’re selling your home when the snow arrives, lush landscaping isn’t an option. You’ll need to get creative with your winter curb appeal to give buyers a cheerful first impression. And trust us, winter curb appeal is … Read More “12 Winter Curb Appeal Ideas That Shine Through Snow, Sleet, and Rain” »
If you make energy improvements to your home, tax credits are available for a portion of qualifying expenses. The credit amounts and types of qualifying expenses were expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. We’ll help you compare the credits and decide whether they apply to expenses you’ve already paid or will apply to … Read More “Home Energy Tax Credits” »
Do you know the common winter home selling mistakes? Selling your home in winter presents a unique set of challenges. There are still buyers out there, which means there is a good chance you can sell your home for a great price. But to do so, you will need to avoid the most common mistakes … Read More “Winter Home Selling Mistakes to Avoid” »
The following tips will save money and energy while staying comfortable during the cool fall and cold winter months. Many of these tips can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to ensure maximum savings through the winter. If you haven’t already, conduct … Read More “Fall and Winter Energy-Saving Tips” »
Multi-generational home buying is a way for families to care for one another, support one another, and often buy a home that may have been previously out of reach. Multi-generational buying may be a home where families live in the same home with elderly parents, children who have boomeranged back home, or other extended family … Read More “All in the Family: Multi-Generational Home Buying” »
When it comes to buying and selling homes in the winter there’s no shortage of opinions and, unfortunately, misconceptions. For example, many people think selling in the winter isn’t possible. That’s just not true. More than a million homes were sold in the U.S. last winter according to data from The National Association of REALTORS®. If you’re ready … Read More “Selling Your House In The Winter: A Few Tips” »