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Home prices projected to set new records in 2019 In March, the average American home listing price reached $300,000 for the first time ever, according to Realtor.com’s […]

Factors to consider when pricing a home are: historic sales price, quality of the neighborhood, the market, nearby features and the size, appeal, age and […]

It’s that tricky time of year when spring is almost here but there are still some chilly days ahead. While you’re waiting for the sunshine […]

A favorite pastime of many people—whether in the market to buy a home or simply curious—is to attend a Sunday Open House. In fact, checking out open houses […]

Welcome to 2019! Resolving to eat more kale and take the stairs are fine resolutions. But if this is the year you vow to buy a […]

Each month you make payments on your new mortgage, a portion of the payment goes to paying down your balance, or principal, while the other […]

Sales of newly built single-family homes picked up at the end of last year, reaching the highest level since May 2018, a newly released report […]

Advice on Garden Preparation, Pruning, Fertilizing, Lawn Care Read these spring landscape maintenance tips as soon as Old Man Winter eases his icy grip on […]

NAHB economist Paul Emrath discusses the results of the latest NAHB home buyer preference survey, in which buyers responded that they still prefer green features in […]

Since many restaurants and theaters are overcrowded with celebrating couples, why not take a look at some ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day at home to […]

Energy use sneaks up on you. One day, you think you’re being responsible—flipping off lights, not running the AC excessively, turning the TV off after “Game of […]

If moving in the dead of winter (or, really, doing anything other than wearing a Snuggie and watching Netflix) doesn’t sound ideal, we don’t blame you. The […]

Start by Planning Ahead Remodeling a kitchen is a big undertaking and one that requires careful planning. If you’re thinking about redoing your kitchen, these ideas offer […]

Selling a home is a complex process to navigate in and of itself. The matter becomes even trickier when you add cold weather into the […]

Plant Winter and spring months are good times to shop for blooming azaleas and camellias in Sunset climate zones 7-9, 14-17. Don’t let the flower color alone […]

From architecture that can withstand Mother Nature’s wrath to warm neutrals replacing gray-washed rooms, stay in the know about the biggest interior design predictions for […]

The holidays are coming soon, so ’tis the season to be jolly. That said, it’s also important to have good manners during all the fun […]

You’ve just moved into your first home. For the first time in your life, it’s all yours – no more landlord, no more renting, no more leases. It’s […]

Turkeys and tinsel, dreidels and pumpkin pie. Yes friends, the holidays are here again, and it’s the perfect time for … house hunting? OK, we know […]

Here’s some Thanksgiving advice from etiquette pros, including The Emily Post Institute, social strategist Deborah Ritch, president and founder of RitchImage, and the U.S. State Department. 1. RSVP. Let your host […]

Gray skies don’t have to mean a drab indoor life. As fall continues and the days become shorter, it’s too tempting to just hibernate until […]

Liven up the front door and share your holiday spirit with the whole neighborhood this year! Setting the Stage Whether you plan to wrap string […]

Halloween is a night of fun and fright, but it does require extra caution when it comes to keeping your little monsters safe. According to […]

This Old House canvassed dozens of industry pros to catalog ways you can wrestle your renovation costs back down to earth. Smart Savings PHOTO BY […]

Did you know that garage man caves are therapeutic? I’m just kidding, but in all seriousness, a man cave garage is sure to be the […]

Autumn itself provides a bounty of fall decorating ideas. No need to decorate for fall with cheap, plastic, fake items when the real thing is […]

Whenever there’s an article in the news about title insurance, all too frequently there is criticism about the cost. This perception occurs because there are […]

Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows […]

Applying for a mortgage may seem like a tricky process, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little guidance, anyone can get started on […]

For many Baby Boomers looking to sell their homes and make a move in retirement, finding Millennials willing and able to buy their houses might turn out […]

“Crime levels have declined sharply in the US over the past two decades. According to FBI statistics, the rate of violent crime fell 50% between 1993 and 2015, the […]

You’ve evaluated living options and found the ideal place to live out the next chapter of your life. Now what to do with all that […]

Every day in America, nearly 11,000 people turn 65. Take a second to think about that — 11,000 every day, and it’s not slowing down […]

A change of scene can be good for your well-being Moving can improve your psychological well-being, even if it is forced by an unexpected event. […]

Homeowners are getting older, and to continue on in their current house, improvements are necessary. “Aging in place,” however, is not just about adding railings […]