Are you ready to stop renting and become a homeowner?
It’s a fact that homeowners are wealthier than those who rent homes. In fact, the average net worth of U.S. homeowners is $231,400. Renters? $5,200. Crunch the numbers and you’ll [...]
Time to get your home ready for fall and winter
September 23 is the first day of fall for 2019, which doesn’t give us a whole lot of time to get our homes ready. But, if you do just one [...]
How to sell your home fast: 3 tips
For whatever reason, many homeowners need to sell their homes as quickly as possible. If that describes you and you don’t want to hand over a huge chunk of your [...]
3 Easy improvements that help sell homes
As the real estate market changes, home sellers may need to take some extra steps to get their homes sold quickly and for top dollar. The right improvement projects may [...]
5 garden bloggers you should get to know
One of the best parts of the internet is how easy it is to find advice on just about anything. It’s also one of the worst parts of the internet. [...]
Should I buy first or sell first?
More than 71 percent of home sellers look at homes for sale while their current home is on the market, according to a 2017 Zillow report. Looking back, 24 percent [...]
The bugs of summer and how to deal with them
Right about now, many of us are feeling as if summer is one big bug fest. If you’ve spent any time at all outdoors, you know what we’re talking about. [...]
The “20% down payment” myth
Money management guru Dave Ramsey advises that “The ideal way to buy a house is the 100 percent down plan—pay cash for the whole house.” Wouldn’t it be nice if [...]
Summer home maintenance projects you can knock out in 10 minutes or less
Summertime isn’t exactly when we feel most compelled to perform home maintenance tasks. Getting the easier ones out of the way now, however, will lighten the “honey do” list you’ll [...]
Summertime and the outdoor living is easy
If you’ve ever watched home and garden TV shows you may be dreaming of your own backyard makeover. With a truckload of dirt, the outdoor designer transforms backyards into cozy [...]