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Between the collectibles or keepsakes, treasures from your travels, garage sale finds or those 15,000 pieces of junk mail you’ll receive in a lifetime, you no longer know for certain who is in charge—you or your stuff. You’re not alone. Americans spend $1.2 trillion every year on items they don’t need, while 1 in every 11 U.S. households rents […]

The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages: holiday buyers tend to be more serious and competition is less fierce with […]

A toy-lover’s paradise nestled on 25 idyllic acres. The property includes Santa’s main living quarters, a community of elf tiny homes, a state-of-the-art toy-making facility, garage with space for an all-weather sleigh and stables that board eight live-in reindeer, plus a bonus stall for red-nosed company. Santa’s Living Quarters The home, constructed in the 1800s, […]

When you switch from renting to owning a home, you’ll need to have a plan to cover maintenance and repairs. In some cases, a home warranty can help reduce the cost burden. But are home warranties worth it? After all, appliances eventually break down and will either need to be repaired or replaced. It’s the […]

So, can you buy your dream house if you have student loan debt? The common wisdom is bleak: student loans are preventing borrowers everywhere from living The American Dream. It doesn’t have to be that way, however. Here are 8 ways to maximize your chance of buying your dream home — even if you have […]

Increase home value 3-4% by installing a solar panel system Multiple studies have shown that homes with solar panel systems are valued and sold at prices above similar homes in their area. Early studies focused on established solar markets such as California found that home values increase by four percent or more when homes are […]

A home is never truly bought or sold until the money has exchanged hands. You may have received an offer on your house and be reasonably sure that you have a buyer, but there are several other steps you must go through before the sale is final – one of which is the home inspection. […]

In 2016, 44 percent of home buyers looked for properties online before they even contacted a real estate agent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. And the most popular of those sites is Zillow, so it’s no wonder that homeowners want their Zillow Zestimate to match what their home is actually worth. Unfortunately for homeowners, Zestimates have […]

You’ve found your dream home—it’s everything you wanted, and it’s in your price range! There’s just one problem: It’s in a flood zone. It’s time to consider your options. The key is to gain a full understanding of the situation so that you can make an informed decision about whether the home is right for […]

Most home sellers know kitchens are the heart of a home and can highly influence the purchasing decision of a buyer. With that in mind, I wanted to touch on the question of updating kitchen appliances before you sell. Does it pay off? Will your home sell for more? Should you upgrade your appliances before […]