By Lighter Side Staff You certainly don’t have to take classes or pass an exam if you want to sell your house. All you have to do is hire a great real estate agent who had to do both of those things in order to help you sell your house quickly and for the most money possible. Even if you took the sa

By Ruth BloomfieldFeb. 22, 2023 11:05 am ET During the renovation, the house was expanded and the homeowners added bold paints, textures and finishes to make the property pop When Krystelle Floyd-Wass and her husband, Ed Floyd, took ontheir first home-renovation project—a neglected 1930s house—they

Lorie Konish@LORIEKONISH A new Bankrate ranking found the Austin, Texas, metro area is the best for first-time home purchasers.Roschetzkyistockphoto | Istock | Getty Images Prospective buyers looking to secure the purchase of their first home this spring will still face a difficult market. Yet there

If you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to work with someone who understands how the market is changing and what it means for you. Here are five reasons working with a professional can ensure you’ll get the most out of your sale. 1. They’re Experts on Market Trends With today’s hous

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may

One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac: “Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you create financial stability.” With spr

Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, there are specific things you can add to your to-do list. These include decluttering, taking down personal photos and items, and power washing outdoor surfaces. Let’s connect so you have advice on what you may want to do to get your house ready to

Institute for Luxury Home Marketing The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to luxury real estate data and trends for North America. Produced monthly, this report provides an in-depth look at the top residential markets across the United States and Canada. Active Members of The Institute

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable. However, it’s unlikely all 28 mil

By Lighter Side Staff If you’ve ever watched a real estate show or spoken to a real estate agent about selling your house, you’ve probably heard that you should “depersonalize” your home while it’s on the market. If you haven’t, the advice basically boils down to making your house decor as neutral a

With a $750,000 landscaping budget, the Paradise Valley homeowners added earth-tone hardscaping and native plants The Green Room Collaborative, a Phoenix-area landscape architecture studio, completed this Paradise Valley project in 2022 for a 15,000-square-foot refurbished home. JASON ROEHNERBy J.S.

One real-estate agent almost got scammed, while another broker discovered his client murdered someone in the house he was trying to sell ILLUSTRATION: MADISON KETCHAMBy Amy GamermanFeb. 20, 2023 7:00 am ET Q: Have you ever found yourself in a real-estate deal with a stone-cold criminal? Katin Reinha

Looking for home upgrades that add value and don’t cause you to blow your renovation budget? This list has great suggestions. • AUG 14 2022 Paint. Broadband. Dog house. You might think these easy, low-cost home upgrades wouldn’t add much value, but our research shows that these and other home upgrad

PUBLISHED SUN, FEB 19 20237:01 PM ESTUPDATED SUN, FEB 19 20238:20 PM ESTRay Parisi A palatial estate in the Caribbean was listed for a whopping $200 million Sunday evening, making it the most expensive home to ever hit the market in the region and one of the priciest homes for sale in the entire wor

Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of

The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of

436 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI Single Family – Ranch List Price: $319,900                                         Sale Price: $319,900     Total Rooms: 6                              Bed: 3                    Full Bath: 1                  Half Bath:   1 Welcome to this one-level living, 3 bed, 1.5

To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market

Owning a home comes with a lot of advantages, like building equity and making improvements without worrying about losing your security deposit. On top of that, homeowners can take advantage of some special tax benefits. The greatest perk? Reducing how much you owe in taxes with these four first-time

Dedicating an area for serving drinks can inject a fun element to your decor and make entertaining more enjoyable. Plus, a home bar doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you don’t need a sink and stick with a dry bar. Here are five ways to add a bar that don’t require hiring a plumber. Read Mo