March 9, 2020
Record number of borrowers can now save on a mortgage refinance as rates drop from coronavirus fears PUBLISHED FRI, MAR 6 2020 11:24 AM EST UPDATED FRI, MAR 6 2020 2:48 PM EST Diana Olick KEY POINTS The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to a record low of 3.29%, Freddie Mac reported this week. […]
March 2, 2020
Can’t Stand Minimalism or Maximalism? Try Happy-Medium Design By Margaret Heidenry | Jan 16, 2020 CreativaStudio/iStock Think minimalism is too stark, and maximalism too much? Then you’re in luck, since the home decor pendulum seems to have swung to the middle. So what is it? Fittingly, it’s called happy-medium design. In a recent feature, the Wall Street Journal described the […]
February 10, 2020
Need to Sell your House Fast? 5 Benefits of Selling a Home to Real Estate Investor September 14th, 2016 asokurec No doubt that there are different ways for selling a house, but all of them are not the available options all the time. For an instance, in the case you are in the hurry to […]
February 7, 2020
The Only 10 Kitchen Essentials You Truly Need: Do You Have Them All? By Liz Alterman brizmaker/iStock DO NOT MISS THESE KITCHEN ESSENTIALS! Whether you love to cook or prefer to squeak by on Lean Cuisine meals, every kitchen needs certain tools to function properly. And despite what purveyors of the spiralizer or banana hammock […]
September 17, 2019
GETTY IMAGES 10 Things You Must Do This Fall Fall is a great time for football, hot apple cider, and preparing your home for the cold weather so you save money and aggravation. While the weather is still relatively warm and the ground is not yet covered with snow, take advantage of autumn to complete […]
August 26, 2019
8 Best Back-to-School Organization Ideas That Are Unbelievable Bargains, Too By Liz Alterman | Aug 19, 2019 Back-to-school mania has begun! Indeed, back-to-school sales and deals abound to get you and your little ones prepared for fall. But don’t forget, your home might need a back-to-school organizational makeover, too. Even with the best intentions, back-to-school season can be […]
March 4, 2019
Love It or Leave It? Americans Prefer Renovations By Zillow Research on Oct. 11, 2018 Given a choice between spending money on a down payment for a new home or using that same money to fix up their current home, 76 percent of Americans choose to renovate, according to the new Zillow Housing Aspirations Report. The […]
February 25, 2019
Win home shoppers over before they even think about stepping foot inside. A polished home exterior creates an inviting experience for visitors or passersby, which is especially important if your home is on the market. Check out our tips to get the most curb appeal for the lowest cost — while turning your neighbors’ heads and […]
October 15, 2018
Looking to find a decent contractor for your small-to-large home renovation? Or maybe you need to flesh out ideas on how best to overhaul your space? Sweeten—a free service pairing reno-focused homeowners (and commercial clients, too) with licensed, meticulously vetted general contractors that bid for the job—has you covered. The company has recently forecasted the top […]
October 8, 2018
Approaching your 10th home-iversary? Congrats! It’s probably time for a little maintenance. No matter how much you love and care for your home, things are bound to wear out and need fixing — especially when you hit the 10-year mark. To keep your house in tiptop condition, consider making these updates every 10 years or […]