If you're getting ready to put your house on the market, your mind is probably flooded with dozens of unanswerable questions. Much of your uncertainty may revolve around the marketability of your home and how quickly a qualified buyer will come along. Although there are factors over which you have little control, there are several things you can do...

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are spending a lot more time at home. We’re all being called upon to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to help slow the spread of this infectious disease. While it can be understandably challenging, there are ways you can modify your home and your lifestyle...

As a home seller, it is important to do everything possible to ensure your house impresses buyers. If your residence makes a positive impression on buyers, you could speed up the house selling process. Plus, you may be better equipped than ever before to maximize your house sale earnings. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help...

Image by Brasil Creativo from Shutterstock If this is your first time owning a home, your mind is likely consumed with plans to replace the carpet or upgrade the appliances. You want to get the best deals and save money where you can. One area not to skimp, though, is in your homeowner's insurance. The last thing you...

Photo by InspiredImages via Pixabay Typically made in shallow depressions in the landscape, rain gardens are a great way to beautify your yard and give back to the environment. Since they contain native grasses and perennial flowers, these gardens do not have to cost much — and they are easy to build on your own. To get started,...

This stunning 4 bedroom 5 bath home in Whispering Pines welcomes you with an arched stone entry and peaceful courtyard. You can entertain guests easily with formal and informal dining areas and an open floor plan that flows out to your large, covered outdoor room. Gourmet kitchen featuring a farmhouse sink on the oversized island with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, endless granite and quartz counters and a walk-in pantry is the heart of this home. Working from home will be a pleasure in the sun drenched main floor study with double French doors and access to the outdoor living room. Relax in front of the...

This stunning 4 bedroom 5 bath home in Whispering Pines welcomes you with an arched stone entry and peaceful courtyard. You can entertain guests easily with formal and informal dining areas and an open floor plan that flows out to your large, covered outdoor room. Gourmet kitchen featuring a farmhouse sink on the oversized island with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, endless granite and quartz counters and a walk-in pantry is the heart of this home. Working from home will be a pleasure in the sun drenched main floor study with double French doors and access to the outdoor living room. Relax in front of the...

The Difference an Hour Makes [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Don't forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 AM EST in observance of Daylight Saving Time, unless you're a resident of Arizona or Hawaii! Every hour in the United States, 568 homes are sold and median home values rise by $1.92. As we spring forward this...

A home inspection may make or break the property buying journey. If you attend a home inspection and find no major issues with a residence, you may choose to move forward with your house purchase. However, if a home inspection reveals significant problems, you may decide to rework a home purchase agreement or walk away from this agreement altogether....

Opportunity in the Luxury Market This Year Homes priced in the top 25% of a price range for a particular area of the country are considered premium homes. At the start of last year, many of the more expensive homes listed for sale hadn't seen as much interest, since much of the demand for housing over the past few...

Photo by Seksak Kerdkanno via Pixabay Diffusing aromas in your home is a great way to settle in, relax and enjoy a fresh, clean scent that calms the nerves. How Do We Know Aromatherapy Works? Research gives us the scoop. Take lavender, for example. Research shows lavender: Eases nervousness much better than a placebo. Raises people's scientifically measured...