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Housing used to be a fairly safe investment — you put your money in and, in a few years when it was time to sell, you...
You know what you paid for your home and how much the house next door costs. You know what you’ve put into renovation...
With home sales running a solid 12% ahead of last spring, some house hunters are waiving the inspection contingency. ...
Hooray! The housing market is bouncing back from the depths! No, wait, prices are going sideways—in some markets. Who...
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...
Home values continue to vacillate in most markets, which means that it's difficult to estimate exactly how much equit...
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)...
Search for Hidden Problems Now, more than ever, buyer beware. Most sellers just aren’t motivated to do expensive repa...
Bob reviews the site preparation process with the on-site contractor, Michael Sheils.
The home's side entry will be restored using the original columns, which homeowner Jim Verity found in the basement. On the front porch, new support beams and rai...
Bob meets with the contractor to inspect the poured footings and discuss the pouring process. Next, Bob helps install the sill plate and explains the various type...
After house hunting with a realtor, Bob inspects one home in particular to check for structural and cosmetic problems before buying.
Bob accompanies carpenter-contractor Bob Ryley on a "contractor's tour" of the home with the aim of assessing any needed modifications to the interior.