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Figuring the Costs of Buying a Fixer-Upper
Filed under: Advice, Buying, Home Improvement ShutterstockIf you are flipping the house for short-term living or to make a profit, be sure you estimate how the home will appreciate. By AJ Smith When...
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When Buying a House Always Keep These 4 Things in Mind
Filed under: News, Advice, Buying, Financing ShutterstockEven if you're pre-approved for a loan, make sure you give yourself enough time for the extensive documentation. By Geoff Williams Buying a...
View ArticleCollege-Town Homes for Under $500,000
Filed under: News, Advice, BuyingBy Sharona Ott The arrival of August elicits memories of the first day of classes, football games and reliving the glory days. In honor of back-to-school season, we...
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How to Shop for Furniture Like a Decorator
Filed under: Design, Advice, Home ImprovementBy Fred Albert Once you've decided what you want your home to look like, picked your colors, and figured out how much you can afford to spend, it's time to...
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5 Keys to Finding the Right Apartment in New York City
Filed under: Advice, Renting ShutterstockWhen looking for a place to rent, New York City dwellers encounter a unique set of circumstances By Niccole Schreck Apartment hunting can be stressful for any...
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What You Must Know About the Landscape You're Building On
Filed under: Design, Advice, BuyingBy Falon Mihalic There are many things to consider when embarking on the construction of a new home. Landscapes are complex, and it's useful to consider terrain,...
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How Homebuyers Can Tell If a 'Flipped' House Is a Flop
Filed under: Advice, Buying ShutterstockA telltale sign of rushed work: doors or cabinets that don't close tight. By Brendon DeSimone Buyers often assume a flipped home is like new -- move-in ready and...
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How Parents Can Help Their Children Buy a Home
Filed under: News, Advice, Buying ShutterstockTight credit requirements have some parents wondering whether they can -- and should -- help their kids purchase a home. By Chris Birk Younger, first-time...
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Getting the Midcentury Modern Look Today
Filed under: Design, News, Advice, LifestyleBy Laura Gaskill Midcentury modern style has only continued to gain fans in recent years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing anytime soon. If you are...
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How Homebuyers Can Avoid Falling for a Money Pit
Filed under: Advice, Buying, How To ShutterstockThere are ways for homebuyers to determine if they're about to purchase a disaster. By Geoff Williams Karen Carlson and her husband bought their house...
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For Sale: Home Catherine Zeta-Jones Lived in During Breakup
Filed under: Advice ZillowAccording to the listing, Catherine Zeta-Jones' Colonial home in Bedford, New York, was recently renovated. APCatherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas By Emily Heffter The...
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Quick, Easy Home Repairs That Can Save You Big-Time
Filed under: News, Advice, Home Improvement ShutterstockYou can save on your energy bills simply by using a leaf blower on your air conditioning unit. By Stephanie Steinberg Sometimes you have to spend...
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How to Know If Mortgage Refinancing Is the Right Move Now
Filed under: News, Advice, Buying, Refinancing ShutterstockYou'll need good credit to get the best rates on a mortgage refinance, and you'll need to be able to document your income. By Teresa Mears...
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Zillow Mortgage Marketplace: Rates Dip Below 4% -- Briefly
Filed under: News, Advice Zillow*The weekly mortgage rate chart illustrates the average 30-year fixed interest rate in six-hour intervals. By Alexa Fiander Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages...
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4 Big Advantages of Country Living
Filed under: News, Advice, Buying, Lifestyle ShutterstockHaving space is a huge advantage that those in rural areas enjoy, and land prices and property taxes are usually lower. By AJ Smith Determining...
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15 Costliest Mistakes in Homebuying and Selling
Filed under: Advice, Buying, Selling Shutterstock When it comes to buying or selling your home, what you don't know can cost you -- literally. Whether it's not doing your research or getting too...
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Guide for Renting to Vacationers: From Remodel to House Rules
Filed under: Design, Advice, Home Improvement, RentingBy Mary Jo Bowling As a writer who specializes in interior design and architecture, I look at a lot of properties, and I'm seeing something...
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Room of the Day: A Breezy Midcentury Style That Travels Well
Filed under: Design, News, Advice, Home ImprovementBy Mary Jo Bowling Photos by David Duncan Livingston Blye Faust wanted some of Southern California's relaxed, beach-centric style to migrate north...
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