It is essential to create a floor plan for your new home BEFORE you move. Designing a floor plan is a to-do that is frequently overlooked. Not only is it the step that saves you money on moving day, it also transforms a new house into your new ...
Lots of things you buy come with a warranty in case they break down, from cars to smartphones. But what about homes? It turns out you can get a home warranty, too.
So what is a home warranty? In a nutshell, it’s a policy you pay for that co...
The US Census Bureau recently revealed that the US homeownership rate declined to 62.9%, the lowest level reported in 51 years of Census tracking.
This statistic does not signal impending doom. Since 2006, there has been a decline from peak ...
Drumming up money for a down payment on a home can feel like a lost cause: After you’ve shelled out money for rent, gas, groceries, and other expenses...
If you’re looking to get the best return on your investment or just improve your property to attract high quality tenants, a kitchen remodel is one of t...
Housing is heating up all around the country as affordability decreases and inventory of homes for sale sink to their lowest level ever.
This year, Dallas appeared consistently in top-10 lists talking about high home prices and hottest marke...
Buying or selling a house is more stressful than getting divorced, going bankrupt or getting fired, according to a survey of 2,000 adults by EstatesDirect.com. If you’re fe...
Shelter is one of life’s basic necessities. The biggest problem for millions of people around the world is that housing is often not affordable. What percentage of the average monthly income is required to afford the average mortgage paym...
There’s a simple thing you can do to put yourself in a powerful negotiating position: If you want something, don’t care about getting it.
Does that sound crazy? Can you see yourself not caring abou...
Many homeowners who need to move decide to sell their current home so they can have plenty of cash to buy their next digs. Still, though, some might wonder: Should I sell or rent out my house? It’s a good question.
Owning rental proper...