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Upgrading your house isn’t exactly a dollar-for-dollar investment. You probably aren’t going to make all of the money back that you sink into an improvement. So think about how long you’re likely to stay in the house and which upgrades you’ll enjoy the…

A well-designed kitchen will go a long way in increasing your home’s value and upping the enjoyment of the room where you spend most of your time. Here are five gorgeous kitchen trends you’ll love.

Establishing yourself as a community and working together with your neighbors is one of the best ways to increase feelings of safety while actually reducing crime in your area. Here's how to get started.

Very few people interested in selling are contributing to continued low inventory levels. Nationally new listing prices are down roughly 4% from last year. While there is still buyer demand, the stats below are showing that home prices in most local areas have been coming…

Like so many things in life, it's not what you know; it's who you know. Find these essential people for your homeowners' network.

Home renovations are more popular than ever before, but this isn't a journey for the faint of heart. To streamline the process and set yourself up for success, avoid these mistakes:

Lots to talk about this month! It has now been a full year since the Federal Reserve(Fed) started to raise interest rates in order to control inflation. While inflation has come down, it's an open question of whether the Fed will continue to focus on that or the banking…

Suddenly, a place that was perfect for you a decade or two ago might feel cavernous. If you're starting to dream about trading in your rambling old house for a smaller cottage or new condo, here are the steps you’ll have to take.

Buyer Demand is StrongHome prices increased by 6.9%, from December 2021 to December 2022, according to Corelogic and they are still forecasting a 3% increase from December 2022 to December 2023. Rate "buy downs" are the story, according to Blacknight's Mortgage Monitor, as…

There's a general worldview that the younger generations will never be able to achieve homeownership because housing values have outpaced wage growth for decades. This is absolutely true, and we're not downplaying the seriousness of affordability issues ... but, actually,…

2023 Housing ForecastsNationally, home prices are showing some resiliency, as prices are starting to climb and price reductions are going down. It's too soon to tell what 2023 has in store as Realtor.com reported that 2022 ended with listings up 55%, homes sold faster as…