November 23, 2019
How to Get Rid of Persistent ‘Old House Smell’
“Old house smell” is a vague term, yet we all know it when we sniff it. Now, how to get rid of it? Try these solutions. source: www.realtor.com
October 14, 2019
Selling Your Home? Don’t Neglect These 4 Maintenance Tasks
Just because you’ve put your house on the market doesn’t mean you get to throw in the rake … even if you’ve already moved out. In order to keep your home looking good to potential...
October 7, 2019
Here’s Why You Might Want to Buy an Older Home Instead of a New One
A new home may seem appealing, with all its customizable features fresh from the manufacturer, but there are some solid reasons why buying an older home can be a great choice, too. source: realtor.com
September 30, 2019
6 Home Staging Hacks for When You Only Have 5 Minutes Till Show Time
Staging is key when you’re marketing a home to buyers, but with all the tasks a home seller has to juggle, it might fall by the wayside. So if you’re in a hurry, here are...
September 23, 2019
How to Bargain Down a Home’s Costs After an Inspection
If an inspector discovers certain kinds of problems in the home you’re hoping to buy, you can use this information to get the seller to pay for repairs—one way or another. source: www.realtor.com
September 9, 2019
Let It Go: 5 Things to Toss From Your Home Before You Move
A new home means a new start. But your space won’t feel so fresh if it’s weighed down with junk you didn’t bother ditching during the move. Before you start packing, purge your home of...
September 3, 2019
Movers Hate Moving These 5 Things, and They May Cost You
Find out which are the the pain-in-the-back items that could tack more charges onto your bill on moving day.
August 21, 2019
The 5 Maintenance Skills All Homeowners Should Know
There’s no landlord or building superintendent to ask for help now! As a homeowner, you’d better learn to handle these basic problems before shelling out for professional help.
August 13, 2019
The Most—and Least—Expensive Towns for Retirees
As baby boomers start to think about where to spend their golden years, the very notion of what the good life is in retirement is changing. Here’s where to live it up, in luxe style...