A bathroom remodel always makes the list of popular projects, but the typical cost—more than $20,000 for a midrange remodel and almost $65,000 on the high end. That’s why we are always looking for ways to make small changes for big impact in the bathroom.
When done effectively, a well-staged — and painted — home invites prospective buyers to imagine themselves living there. A fresh coat of paint covers the scrapes and marks that inevitably come from daily use, making a home appear fresh and new.
One of the most important aspects of buying a new home is finding the funds for a down payment. Most lenders require the prospective applicant to demonstrate they have saved a certain amount of money in order to qualify for a home loan. Fortunately, there are many ways to save that sum.
If you’re anything like us, the first freeze hits us and we remember all those projects we wanted to do and never started—projects that will help protect our house and make it run more efficiently. This year, we’re starting early to get our house ready for the cold, and you can too.
New data shows that nearly 40 percent of all homes in the United States are owned free and clear, with “the highest share” in West Virginia at 54%,” said Bloomberg. “Maryland and the District of Columbia were on the other end of the spectrum with rates of 27% and 24%, respectively.”
Thinking about taking the plunge into home ownership? You don't have to go it alone. Here is some advice from first-time home buyers who bought a home on a tight budget. They learned about setting a budget, the value of a great Realtor and establishing a relationship with a lender.
A Beginner’s Guide to Packing Your Home for a Household Move
Whenever you move, one of the tasks that take the most time and requires the most patience is packing all your belongings and doing it in time for when the moving truck arrives. To help you get started, we've created some guides to packing up your home so the stuff you need to get done doesn't feel so overwhelming.
Every seller wants her home to sell fast and bring top dollar, but it takes more than luck to make this happen. It involves careful planning and knowing how to professionally spruce up your home so that you'll convince homebuyers to scurry for their checkbooks.
