How to Keep Your Remodel on Budget
Home remodeling is notorious for costing more than homeowners initially planned, for many reasons, including: Products and services may cost more than expected. Supply chain interruptions and new tariffs may…
The Latest Home Seller Marketing Trends
Does your home boast the latest trends to appeal to homebuyers? A new report by Realtor.com says home sellers are emphasizing their homes’ operating features, with more focus on “power,…
Top Paint Colors for 2026
For 2026, house paint companies have reimagined greens and browns for their “Color of the Year” choices for a modern, saturated approach to nature-inspired décor. Behr’s Hidden Gem (N430-6A): Behr’s…
Did You Make Your Home Harder to Sell?
If your home has been sitting on the market with little interest and no offers, you might be tempted to blame the economy. But sometimes, the problem lies closer to…
How Electronic Closings Work
Electronic closings, also known as eClosings, not only save money on paper and mailings, but they can also be signed by all parties, notarized, and sent/stored securely regardless of location.…
What Does Lot Value Mean to the Seller?
If the home you inherited or live in requires too much work and expense to bring to market, you may consider selling the property at lot value. That simply means…
How to Make Your Holiday Home Inviting to Buyers
The housing market slows during the holidays, but that could be the best time to sell your home. With less competition from other sellers and homebuyers who want to close…
U.S. Housing Market Shows Signs of Cooling Amid Rising Inventory
Since June 2019, list prices are up 37.6% and price per square foot is up nearly 52.3%, but there are signs the housing market is slowing—at least in some areas.…
Discover the 2 Most Common Home Selling Mistakes
As a home seller, you have three goals—to sell your home for the highest sum in the shortest time with the least effort. But if you make either of the…
What is the 2/3 Rule in Home Décor?
The best interior designs don’t happen by accident. One tried and true “rule” that interior designers, artists, craftspeople, and furniture makers rely upon is the 2/3 Rule. The 2/3 Rule…
How Long Should You Occupy the Home You Own?
When you buy a primary residence, you benefit from numerous perks—if you occupy your home long enough. Not only can you get tax breaks for the mortgage interest you pay—up…
The Top Remodeling Projects for 2025
Every year, Remodeling Magazine ranks the national average costs of various home remodeling projects by the highest resale value and costs recouped. While most projects impact only parts of a…