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With the spring real estate market heating up across the United States, it’s time to focus on curb appeal. You want your home to stand out from the others, and the exterior will be the first area buyers see. If it’s not in top shape, there’s a good chance buyers will move on to the […]

Article by Lighter Side Staff One of the main gripes that people have with real estate agents is their commission. Many homeowners (mistakenly) think, “Why should I pay a real estate agent to do something I’m perfectly capable of doing myself?” The reason people avoid working with agents is because they think it’s going to […]

Article: Marian White moving.com When it comes to purchasing a home, what’s more important: the size or the location? While both are crucial factors, the one that’s most important to you will depend on your specific needs. Realtors will be the first to tell you that it’s all about the “location, location, location.” However, empty nesters looking […]

realtor.com It’s all coming together: You’ve got your eye on a home, and you’ve called your agent at all hours to tour the place repeatedly and make sure it’s absolutely perfect. You’re ready to lock this down and make an offer. But wait! Have you really gathered all the intel you possibly can? It’s tough, we know, to get […]

Entertaining at home is a great way to get together with friends and family. Going out to dinner or events is fun, but there is something special about hosting at home. Here are six simple ways to set your home up for entertaining. 1. Put appetizers on the coffee table: When the party starts you’ll […]

Article provided by houselogic. Selling a home has its moments of joy and frustration. Here’s what most people experience.

Article by PPG Q: I HAVE A SMALL BEDROOM AND I WANT TO MAKE IT FEEL BIGGER. HOW CAN I MAKE MY SPACE FEEL BIGGER THAN IT IS WITHOUT HAVING TO REMODEL MY HOME? A: To make a room feel bigger, there are various tricks you can try that don’t require remodeling your home. Often, a room […]

How to Avoid Costly Housing Mistakes During and After a Divorce:  What You Need to Know About Your House, Your Home Loan and Taxes. Divorce is rarely easy and comes with many difficult decisions, one of the most important of which is what to do about the house. Once you know how a divorce affects […]

Article provided by realtor.com. Hey, lovebirds: If you’re newly married, you may be thinking of buying a nest together. Indeed, 35% of married Americans purchased their first home together within two years of tying the knot, according to a study by Coldwell Banker. Yet while we hear plenty about the home-buying challenges faced by unmarried couples, that doesn’t mean that marriage makes this process a […]

The Drawbacks of Overpricing Both overpricing and underpricing your home when selling can be dangerous to your finances, for different reasons. However, both of these are similar in that they will result in an unfair market price. Now, it’s easier for a seller to understand underpricing, but overpricing is a trickier subject. Overpricing can be […]