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Owning a home is the best way to build family wealth—that's been the prevailing wisdom, at least, for the last several decades. And despite the 30% drop in home equity that hammered milli...
Interior designer Patricia Brown has counseled hundreds of clients through renovation projects large and small. She even offers an online workshop that helps homeowners sidestep the bigge...
Common sense dictates that homes in walkable neighborhoods, with easy access to public transit, would pull higher values than houses in areas only accessible via car. How much higher? Acc...
All real estate is local, but it’s national real estate statistics that dominate headlines. If you wish to identify emerging trends relevant to your market, ignore such perennially popula...
All of a sudden there are not enough houses for sale to meet homebuyers' rising level of demand. Could you pull off a fast-and-dirty flip—buying low, fixing quick, and selling in a rebou...
At times it's necessary to walk a fine line when remodeling. On the one hand, you want to give your house distinct appeal, but on the other hand, you should avoid making your residence so...
House hunters today aren’t necessarily fixated on luxury finishes like stainless steel. They are practical and focused on function, willing to pay more for a house whose features align wi...
Will your project pay off? For a trustworthy estimate, consult Remodeling magazine's annual Cost vs. Value report to find comprehensive data you can use to gauge whether a given upgrade i...
Home values are bouncing back—is the trend strong enough to support your bid for a home equity loan?According to the S&P Case Shiller index, sale prices are up 8. 1% for the 20 me...
That choking sound you hear is the echo of real estate deals not getting done, because suddenly, buyers can’t find houses they want. In markets where buyers are clamoring for properties,...
