Take It or Leave It? Moving can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also be complicated. Packing up your entire life involves a lot of decision-making, and a gray area that can muddle things further is expectations—namely, which items a seller expects to keep versus what a buyer expects to c

Tips for Creating a House-Hunting Checklist Beginning your house-hunting journey can be very exciting but it may also conjure up feelings of uncertainty. Creating a well thought-out checklist will help you to set realistic expectations both financially and personally and help to make the process g

The Road Map to Homeownership Home ownership is one of the greatest opportunities for establishing a stable financial future. It’s also one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. If you prepare properly, you’ll be able to find a home that suits your needs and your budget. Follow this r

Staging Your Yard for Homebuyers Homebuyers can be highly selective, especially in a competitive buyer’s market rife with available properties. Staging your home with modern, attractive features can make your property irresistible and trigger offers to flow in. But neat and stylish staging is just

Small Ways to Personalize Your New Home Moving into a new home can be an exciting but strange time in your life. You’re not alone if you feel like your new house isn’t quite yours yet. Adding your personality to the home can help you acclimate and warm up to your new life. And doing so doesn’t have

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers  Buying your first home is equivalent to embarking on a grand adventure. Although extremely thrilling, learning the ins and outs of the process can often seem overwhelming. From determining a budget to obtaining a loan, there are numerous factors to take into consid

Simple Solutions for Down Payment Saving The thought of putting thousands of dollars into a down payment for a home might bring out a lot of emotions: fear, dread, anxiety. Does any of that ring a bell? Saving for a down payment is no easy task, but it is totally achievable with the right mindset a

Should You Live in a Multigenerational Home? At one time, it was a common goal for the American college student to graduate, move out of the family home, and find a home of their own. However, with the rising cost of living and debt, people have started opting to live with family members. College g

Should You Fix Up Your House or Sell As Is? When you decide to sell your home, it’s beneficial to make a list of renovations and repairs that could help increase its value. This can include painting a dated room, putting new carpet down, or fixing a leaky roof. But if you don’t have the time or abi

Shopping for a Town House: Is the Process Different? You may have a different idea of a “dream home” than most people do. While many have their sights set on detached, single-family houses with private front and back yards, you personally may be more interested in a town house. According to the Na

Shedding Light on the Hidden Costs of Buying a Home Buying a house is one of the most exciting, and costly, times in your life. While many of the costs are obvious—the down payment, taxes, and utilities—more often than not, a homebuyer will run into various unforeseen costs throughout the process.

Selling the Unsellable Since 2019, identical twins and real estate brokers Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis have been bringing their fun, quirky style to the screen through their HGTV series, Unsellable Houses. The women occasionally invest their own money in their listings, renovate them, and, after

Selling in a High-Interest-Rate Market Many homeowners are on the fence about whether it’s a good time to sell due to the steep and rapid rise of interest rates. However, the Federal Reserve has indicated a reduction in the fall. Is now a good time to sell? Homeowners continue to build home equity

Sell Your Home Faster with These Staging Tips Home staging can help you sell your house faster and for top dollar. Since you’re likely still living in the space, it can be hard to create the allusion of a perfectly clean and magazine-perfect home. If you’re having difficulties brainstorming ways to

Recession vs. Housing Crisis: What’s the Difference? Because homeownership represents one-quarter of an American household’s net worth, any suggestion of a housing crisis or impending recession can cause widespread unease. However, despite often being conflated, the two don’t necessarily have to go

Renovate or Relocate? As much as you may love your house at move-in, the reality is that it won’t stay perfect forever. But deciding whether to renovate or move to a new home is not always straightforward, especially because of the emotional component. After all, it’s not easy to uproot your family

Quirky Home Design Ideas Mainstream home design trends are admirable for their sleekness and simplicity, but for those with eccentric personalities, they’re often too stuffy or formal for comfort. If you’d rather live in a home that’s fresh and unique, indulge in vibrant and resident-forward design

Real Estate Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention According to statistics from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), real estate is the second most targeted industry for cyber-attacks. The FBI reported almost $150 million in real-estate-related fraud in 2018, with scams aimed at the industry ris

Quick Fixes That Pay Off Big When Selling Your Home You don’t have to tackle expensive and time-consuming renovations to make your home sellable. Try these quick and cost-effective fixes instead. Kitchen Replace the sink faucet if you’ve had yours for more than 10 years or have poor water pressure

Plan for the Spring Real Estate Market The last couple of years have been record-setting ones for real estate all over North America. Record-high demand, record-low inventory and record-high home prices have driven the industry to new heights. Now, buyers and sellers are thinking ahead to the poss