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10 Expensive Mistakes to Avoid in Your Home
For most of us, our homes are our biggest investments. While we do our best to keep it in top shape, it's easy to make small mistakes that can end up costing us big time. Whether it's investing in an impractical home improvement or neglecting important maintenance, there are a lot of expensive mistakes...

10 Expensive Mistakes to Avoid in Your Home Find out which home improvement mistakes can cost you.

6 Things You Need to Know About Buying a Duplex
A duplex is a multi-family home that consists of two units in one building. Units usually stand side by side. They share one wall that connects them but has their own entryway and front landscaping. A duplex can also be a two-story building with a single front yard.
A duplex is a common investment property....

6 Things You Need to Know About Buying a Duplex Read this to learn how buying a duplex differs from buying a house.

Does a Finished Garage Add Value to My Home?
Whether you're selling your home soon or you're looking to add value long-term, the garage may not be the first room you think of when upgrading your home. For many homeowners, the garage is a place to store things and work on projects, so aesthetics take a back seat. If you're looking for a unique way...

Does a Finished Garage Add Value to My Home? Read this article to determine if a finished garage adds value to your home.

Selling Your Home | What to Do When You Need to Relocate Quickly
You know that selling a home doesn't just happen overnight. Unfortunately, there are many instances in which you do need to sell it as quickly as possible. Whether relocating for work or for family, you may have no choice but expedite the process so that you can meet your relocation deadline. Follow...

Selling Your Home | What to Do When You Need to Relocate Quickly Follow this guide to make relocation as smooth as possible.

How to Spot a Walkable Neighborhood
The ability to get around without a car can really make a neighborhood feel like home. Not to mention walking is good exercise, relaxing, convenient, economical and better for the environment. With all those benefits, it's no wonder living in a walkable neighborhood is something homebuyers really want....

How to Spot a Walkable Neighborhood Here’s what to do when buying a house in a walkable neighborhood.

5 Things Burglars Don't Want You to Know
No one wants to be the victim of a burglary. By knowing more about how they go about choosing a target and what they're looking for, you can decrease your chances of becoming a victim.
The following are five things a burglar doesn't want you to know:

They May Look FamiliarBurglars often live within...

5 Things Burglars Don't Want You to Know Discover five things a burglar doesn't want you to know.

6 Ways to Seal Windows & Air Leaks Around Your Home
You pay to heat your home during winter, but air leaks can let this warmed air leak outside and allow cold air to make its way inside your home. This raises your power bill and makes your home more uncomfortable.
For a relatively small investment of time and money, you can tackle this home improvement...

6 Ways to Seal Windows & Air Leaks Around Your Home Discover six ways to seal windows and doors this winter.

How To Get Your Lowball Home Offer Accepted
In general, a lowball offer is anything 15% or more of the seller's asking price. However, this depends on the seller's perceptions. If a price is at the low end of what a seller hopes for, just about anything could be thought of as low.
That said, making a lowball offer isn't the end. It's always...

How To Get Your Lowball Home Offer Accepted Use these steps to make a modest purchase offer on a home.

First-Time Home Seller – 6 Tips For Selling Your First Home
Selling your home can be tough. Just about everyone will have strong emotions associated with a very first home – and these can make it harder to sell.
That's not just because you might be tempted to procrastinate. How we feel about a home can create a challenge: Putting the wrong price on it.
It's...

First-Time Home Seller – 6 Tips For Selling Your First Home Use these six tips to list your first home for sale.

Nail Down New Flooring
When it comes to renovating a home for sale, many people look up – at a new roof. However, it's a good idea not to overlook what's beneath your feet: Flooring and carpet. New flooring can make your home much more attractive to prospective buyers.
Choosing the right new flooring can be tougher than...

Nail Down New Flooring Use this info to choose the right flooring for your home.