Terri Williams

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Terri is a freelance writer for Bob Vila, covering real estate and mortgages, home improvement, and product reviews. She has bylines at Realtor.com, Apartment Therapy, Tom’s Guide, Popular Mechanics, The Daily Beast, The Spruce, Real Simple, Investopedia, The Balance, Architectural Digest, and Insider. Follow her adventures on Twitter.

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MARCH 22, 2021 | MONDAY
7 Things Your Home Inspector Wishes You Knew

A home inspection can make or break a sale, which may be why home inspectors are sometimes referred to as a buyer’s best friend and a seller’s worst nightmare. Yet it’s possible for buyer...

MARCH 16, 2021 | TUESDAY
7 Digital Tools That Can Help Sell Your House

Selling your home can be a hectic process, and the pandemic has certainly added another level of stress. Between social distancing mandates and individual concerns regarding the safety of...

MARCH 10, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
Are Open Houses Still Worth It?

In the past, open houses were seen as a crucial tool for buying or selling a home. But Covid-19 forced real estate agents, buyers, and sellers to create work-arounds. “Open houses have de...

MARCH 3, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
Can You Get Approved for a Mortgage if You’re a Freelancer?

Freelance workers play a major role in the U. S. workforce. According to a report by Freelancers Union and Upwork, 57 million Americans—35 percent of the workforce—are considered freelanc...

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 | MONDAY
Hate Cooking and Cleaning? These 17 Products Will Make Both Chores So Much Easier

Trust us, there are easier ways to get through your to-do list.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 | THURSDAY
5 Things Your Mortgage Lender Wishes You Knew

Buying a home involves a lot of moving parts, and those parts need to move in sync. Complicating matters even more, many buyers spend so much time focusing on the home itself that they of...

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 | FRIDAY
18 Home Office Items for Optimal Ergonomics and Productivity

Here’s what you need to work more efficiently from home without wreaking havoc on your health and sanity.

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 | TUESDAY
Wannabe Homeowners, Listen Up! Find Out Why 2021 Might Be the Best Year to Buy Your First House

COVID-19 disrupted not only lives, but also lifestyles. A Pew Research report reveals that for the first time since the Great Depression, a majority of young adults (52 percent, or 26. 6 ...

FEBRUARY 1, 2021 | MONDAY
16 Must-Have Home Products for People with Allergies

Don’t suffer in silence; use these items to keep allergens at bay in your home.

JANUARY 27, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
Here's Why These 4 Appliances Break Most Often (and How to Save Yours)

Appliances don't last forever, but some tend to break down more often than others. A recent survey by Sears Home Services reveals which appliances are most likely to need either major rep...