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Homeownership is widely considered to be a bedrock of family financial stability, but as aftershocks continue to reverberate through the real estate market, it's important to know exactly...
Hooray! The housing market is bouncing back from the depths! No, wait, prices are going sideways—in some markets. Who to believe? We'll sort it out right here. Here's how to filter housin...
You saw its potential. You designed, bought, plumbed, wired and painted it. Now that you are thinking of selling your house, why not do it on your own?Selling 'by owner' is much loathed b...
Documenting your project makes for great before-and-after photos to impress friends. A scrapbook can also validate your financial records. So while you're busy taking photos for fun, take...
Traditional real estate wisdom dictates that you should never buy the nicest house on the block. Calibrate potential return on your improvement projects by ensuring that your house is one...
Good news! Real estate prices are firming up, and sales are on an upswing. You may soon be able to cash in on your home improvements. But before you try to impress buyers, you have to imp...
Kitchens sell houses. That's still true. But if you are remodeling your kitchen with an eye towards recapturing your investment, you'll want to concentrate money on the elements that deli...
Here's some context for the old adage that home values are based on location, location, location: We identify three ways in which your neighborhood affects your home's value, and how you ...
It's a home improvement project. What could go wrong?Better not to think about it. That's really a job for the agent who handles your homeowners' insurance. Before you get going on your ...
Baked-in obsolescence is the last thing you want in your kitchen remodel. Classic layouts, finishes, and styles are much more likely to appeal to tomorrow's buyers, even if that tomorrow...
