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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Buying a house is an emotional experience. Even though buyers know they should focus on what they actually need—perhaps three bedrooms or a large backyard—they can be tempted by unnecessa...
The right staging almost works miracles—with an emphasis on “almost. ” But it won’t distract buyers from noticing major problems with your home. “Staging can be a great way to showcase a ...
Flipping houses always looks so cool on reality TV, and it’s no doubt that those shows, compressed into 60-minute segments, have contributed to the popularity of this real estate investin...
The pandemic isn’t the only thing we need to leave in 2020.
Just because it’s your home doesn’t make you the resident expert on how to sell it.
For 70 years, the IKEA Catalog has been a source of inspiration for consumers around the world. Millions of people loved receiving the annual publication, marveling at the beauty of the c...
It’s always a good idea to keep your home clean. However, during a public health crisis, we can’t overemphasize how important it is to not only clean your home—but to clean it correctly.
These gifts are so useful, you’ll be tempted to keep them for yourself. So you might want to get two!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. However, it can also be a potentially dangerous season. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas trees, candles, a...
‘Tis the season to be festive and jolly, but if your home is on the market, it’s also the season to sell. Selling a home at this time of year presents a dilemma for homeowners trying to b...