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02/20/2020

Get your home on the right track with our February home maintenance checklist
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02/18/2020

How To Lay The Groundwork For A Successful Home Sale: Home Selling Series Pt. 1

Get your home on the market and ready for a sale with these tips

Selling a home is fraught with chances to get it wrong. And when you’re talking about putting one of your life’s biggest investments on the market, each step must be carefully considered, because mistakes can be expensive.

02/14/2020

Have a lovely Valentine's Day!

02/13/2020

What Is a Good Real Estate Deal? | Mashvisor

Looking to buy? How do you know if you're getting the best deal?

What is a good real estate deal? If you are a real estate investor who wants to know what makes a good real estate deal, read on.

02/12/2020

A Greener House: 4 Energy-Efficient Window Treatments

Cut down on your heating and cooling costs with these energy-efficient window treatments

Without windows, our homes would feel like dreary prisons. Windows connect us to the outside world, allowing light and fresh air into our homes.

02/10/2020

6 Home Design Fads That Are Fading

Don't expect to see these design trends in the upcoming years...

These trends were all the rage in the 2010s, but now designers say they want to leave them in the past.

02/07/2020

Find Real Estate, Homes for Sale, Apartments & Houses for Rent - realtor.com®

Decorative molding can add a certain charm to a room - see how it can elevate your space

Search real estate property records, houses, condos, land and more on realtor.com®. Find property info from the most comprehensive source of home data online.

02/06/2020

Buy Your First Home in One Year: A Step-by-Step Guide

Get the ball rolling with the home-buying process with this guide

This first-time home-buyer guide will take you through all the steps to purchase your first home. HouseLogic has tips to help first-time home-buyers through the process.

02/05/2020

5 Types Of Mortgage Loans For Homebuyers | Bankrate.com

When buying a home, which mortgage loan is the best fit for you?

These days, homebuyers have fewer home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.

01/31/2020

Looking to Start Investing in Real Estate? Leasing May Be a Good Place to Start

Make money on your properties a bit easier by following these tips

Investing is a great way to ensure that you have a strong source of passive income. Unfortunately, getting started can be full of expensive pitfalls.

01/29/2020

Expect to See These Furniture Trends in 2020

Give your home a refresh with some new furniture

As the year draws to a close, we asked a host of industry insiders what furniture trends we can look forward to

01/28/2020

Get Inspired by These 12 Effortless Maximalist Interiors

Even if you're into minimalism, these maximalist looks may turn your head

To help you master maximalist decorating, we gathered a handful of chic examples. Move on from minimalism and give this bold trend a whirl!

01/23/2020

8 Lifestyle Changes to Make Now to Build Wealth in 2020 | Blog

Start building wealth this year with these financial goals

People don’t get rich because it’s convenient. Quite the opposite. People get rich because they’re willing to inconvenience themselves and spend less now in order to have more later. That’s the price of getting rich, and it’s one you get to choose, consciously, whether you’re willing to ...

01/22/2020

Top Colors and Materials for Counters, Backsplashes and Walls

If neutrals are your thing, lucky for you those colors are still the most popular in the home

In kitchen remodels, neutral colors and engineered quartz reign, according to the 2020 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study

01/20/2020

Should You Rent Your House Instead of Selling It?

If you've bought a new place, should you sell the old one or rent it out?

You moved into your house expecting to stay forever. But then life happened, and you've got to go. Should you rent your house instead of selling it?

01/17/2020

8 Winter Property Management Tips for 2020 | Mashvisor

These winter maintenance tips will ensure your property is safe for you and any renters

What are some good winter property management tips every property manager should follow? Here are the best tips for how to prepare and maintain your rental.

01/15/2020

Don't neglect your home maintenance this month!
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01/14/2020

These Are the Most Hated Trends of the 2010s, According to a New Poll

Wondering which design trends are definitely NOT going to make it to 2020?

Sorry, shiplap...

01/10/2020

Plant Doctor: How to Save a Dying Houseplant - Gardenista

Not everyone has a green thumb - here's what to do if your plants seem to be dying on you 🌿

You saw a plant you loved in a shop or nursery. You brought it home, and for months it warmed your heart. But then it started to decline. What are you doin

01/08/2020

Home Buying 2020 PM

Get the home of your dreams with these 2020 home buying tips
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01/06/2020

Fabulous Tips for Renting Out Your House Safely and Profitably

There's a right way and a wrong way to go about renting out your property, make sure you're not making any mistakes

Smart tips for how to rent out your house; how to easily turn your home into a rental. How to safely handle your own rentals, for short or long term.

01/03/2020

6 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Renting Out Your Home on Airbnb | realtor.com®

Ask these questions before deciding to rent out your home

To help you decide whether and how to rent out your house on short-term rental sites like Airbnb, here are some important questions to consider first.

01/01/2020

NewYears20201

Happy New Year! Wishing you all a fantastic 2020! 🥂🎆

12/30/2019

How to Hang a Gallery Wall | Pottery Barn

Display your family photos and art in the best way possible - a gallery wall!

Living Room Ideas Dining Room Ideas Bedroom Ideas Kitchen Ideas Bathroom Ideas Outdoor Ideas Small Spaces Ideas Home Office Ideas

12/26/2019

The Parts of a Mortgage Payment

Know all the different parts that make up your mortgage payment

As interest rates go up (or down), a lot of attention is paid to the effect changing rates can have on the housing market. If you’re planning to purchase a home, it is important to understand each of the components that make up a mortgage payment, which can help you determine a monthly payment wit...

12/25/2019

Are You an Interior Design Minimalist or Maximalist?

With minimalism and maximalism both on-trend - which is best for you?

Check out incredible interiors and choose a side.

12/23/2019

3 Winter Staging Tips: Coffee Vignettes, Feature Fireplaces, and Softer Colors

Make your home stand out with these winter staging tips

Warm up your décor with these simple tricks from home staging pro Audra Slinkey.

12/19/2019

10 Quick Ways to Cozy Up Your Home for Winter

Cozy up your home for the cold months and make those long evenings more fun

Make those long, cold evenings a lot more enjoyable with these easy ideas

12/18/2019

Hosting family for the holiday season? Make sure your home is up to scratch
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12/17/2019

11 Easy-Up, Easy-Down Decor Hacks for Stress-Free Holidays

As much as we love holiday decor, it can be time-consuming! These hacks will make it much easier

Easy holiday decorating hacks that make decorating for the holidays even more fun! And you’ll never have that holiday light fiasco again.

12/13/2019

BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network

Figuring out the best way to utilize your money can be a challenge

Many homeowners assume they should pay off their mortgages as aggressively as possible. But does that REALLY make financial sense?

12/12/2019

Make sure your home is all prepped for the holidays
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12/11/2019

Get up to Speed on the Various Types of Mortgage Loans

There are a dizzying array of mortgage loan types available - find the best for you

Here is a clear explanation of mortgage loan types with the differences between conventional, FHA and VA mortgage loan types.

12/06/2019

Why Now is a Great Time to Buy or Sell a Home

Despite what most people think, now is a great time to buy or sell a home

If low mortgage rates have you thinking about buying or selling, continue reading to learn why the holiday season can be a great time to do so.

12/04/2019

Airbnb Vs Traditional Renting: Which Rental Strategy Yields Higher Rental Income? | Mashvisor

Airbnb and traditional renting are vastly different - which is best for you?

Looking for comparison of Airbnb vs traditional renting to decide on the best choice for you? Here is a comparison in terms of rental income.

12/02/2019

10 Cozy Updates to Get You Through Winter

Get in the winter spirit with these festive decor ideas

Kick those winter blues and give your home the seasonal update you've been missing with these fun ideas for simple, wintry decor.

11/29/2019

The Dirtiest Place in Your Kitchen, and How to Clean It

With Thanksgiving festivities over, now's the time to start cleaning up the kitchen

Just a sponge won't do the trick.

11/28/2019

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🍗

11/26/2019

5 Easy Tips for Making Your Home Feel More Inviting

Give your home some added comfort with these inviting tips

Make your home enviably inviting with these tips and tricks.

11/25/2019

Hot Tips for Selling a Home in Cold Weather

Houses usually don't sell well in winter, but that's not always the case!

Winter is a challenging season for selling a home. Taking these steps can make your property hot during the cold months.

11/22/2019

If your home has been on the market a while, this may be why
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11/21/2019

How to Avoid Fall and Winter Pests

Bugs are still active in winter, make sure they're not scurrying around your home

Pest control remains important through the colder months. Learn what pests are more likely to invade your home in the fall and winter and how to avoid them.

11/18/2019

14 Cozy Faux Fireplace Ideas

Evoke cozy feelings with these faux fireplace ideas 🔥

A faux fireplace proves you don't need to have a working chimney to get the cozy feeling of a fireplace. These ideas are all proof!

11/15/2019

Easy Home Accents to Upgrade Your Space

Give your home some simple, easy upgrades

Every season brings new trends in interior decorating. While it's fun to revamp a space, it can be costly and become outdated within months.

11/14/2019

6 Simple Home Staging Tips for Fall

Get your home ready to sell with these autumn staging tips

Hoping to close before the holidays? Get your house ready to sell in the fall with these simple home staging tips.