BUYING & SELLING HOMES: SELLING
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One of the joys of homeownership is having the freedom to do exactly what you want with your house or apartment—as lo...
All of a sudden there are not enough houses for sale to meet homebuyers' rising level of demand. Could you pull off ...
Spring is a great time to sell your home. Houses tend to look their best this time of year, with fresh green lawns an...
House hunters today aren’t necessarily fixated on luxury finishes like stainless steel. They are practical and focuse...
That choking sound you hear is the echo of real estate deals not getting done, because suddenly, buyers can’t find ho...
Putting into action a few simple home staging tips will help your house stand out from the pack in today's improving market.
“Curb appeal” is real estate jargon referring to the first impression your home makes on prospective buyers. With ab...
Selling a house can yield some unexpected tax benefits. Few of us buy or sell often enough to stay abreast of the lat...
Making the right renovation decisions can help you sell your house quicker, and for more money.
The unexpected has become the norm for the US real estate market. As evidenced by the annual Profile of Home Buyers a...
While analysts argue whether 2012 was in fact the turnaround year for home sales, it’s clear that home remodeling is ...
Price is the number one factor for home buyers, according to the annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers recently r...
For the DIY-minded, it makes perfect sense. If you've fixed up the house on your own, why shouldn't you sell it on yo...
Brace for a remodeling revival in 2013. The Harvard Joint Center on Housing is predicting double-digit growth for ho...
Hooray! The housing market is bouncing back from the depths! No, wait, prices are going sideways—in some markets. Who...
You saw its potential. You designed, bought, plumbed, wired and painted it. Now that you are thinking of selling your...
Documenting your project makes for great before-and-after photos to impress friends. A scrapbook can also validate yo...
Traditional real estate wisdom dictates that you should never buy the nicest house on the block. Calibrate potential ...
Good news! Real estate prices are firming up, and sales are on an upswing. You may soon be able to cash in on your ho...
Kitchens sell houses. That's still true. But if you are remodeling your kitchen with an eye towards recapturing your ...
Here's some context for the old adage that home values are based on location, location, location: We identify three w...
Baked-in obsolescence is the last thing you want in your kitchen remodel. Classic layouts, finishes, and styles are ...
Whether you are selling or buying a house, your plans are likely to be derailed by one of three factors that are trip...
The smart way to buy today is with resale in mind. Here are four long-term trends that will likely shape the marketab...
Photo: shutterstock. comBasements are a common target for the supposedly easy and fast addition of livable space. Aft...
Home values continue to vacillate in most markets, which means that it's difficult to estimate exactly how much equit...
Summer’s here, and it’s a great time to expand your living space—and your home’s value—by making the most of the grea...
Make your bathroom and kitchen remodeling jobs pay for themselves and find out where to spend your money best
Not much has been guaranteed in the housing industry in the past seven years, but there's one trend that is sure to r...
Did you know that making your home look like a stage set can actually add 10 or 15% to the selling price? You can hir...
You stripped the woodwork, replaced the windows, and brought the kitchen from the dark ages into the light. You poure...
Quality home renovation got a shout-out from Wall St. recently with Morgan Stanley analyst Oliver Chang recommending ...
Ask any realtor how to maximize your home’s value; they’ll tell you to grab a paintbrush. LISTENListen to BOB VILA ON...
Talk isn't cheap, not when it comes to picking the right words to describe the house you are selling. Paul Anglin, an...
You're proud of your work. But the ultimate validation comes from househunters and real estate agents. In today's u...
Realty agents have clung to their traditional 6% fee structure through boom and bust, insisting that 6% of the home s...
A well-planned yard sale will leave your wallet fatter and your home de-cluttered. Proper planning, skillful organization, and a sense of humor will save the day ...
Staging your home sets the scene for potential buyers. A well-staged home can help it sell faster and for more money. Here are some basics for prepping your house.
Read our guide for simple home staging suggestions to help your home increase its resale value.
If you’re in the market to buy a house to rehabilitate for profit — also known as “flipping” — you’ll need to play it smart. Here are some common errors as well a...
