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If you want to understand the relationship between our economy and home values, this article can help.

How Much Does the Economy Affect Home Equity? How much equity you have in your home is affected by demographics, GDP growth, and personal income. The economy affects housing prices, and vice versa.

Moving to a new place can be expensive, but there are ways you can cut costs without a lot of effort.

Save Money on Your Next Move Have you used these four strategies before?

Whether you want to learn more about the current housing market, tips for buying a home or other real estate-related topics, you've come to the right place.

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If you've considered adding an outdoor kitchen and entertaining area to your home, consider these ideas your latest inspiration.

22 Covered Outdoor Kitchen Ideas for Cooking and Dining Alfresco at Home Add a covered outdoor kitchen to your backyard to comfortably enjoy home-cooked meals with family and friends in the sun or under the stars.

It may not come as a surprise that painting yourself (rather than hiring a professional) can save you money, but there's at least one other task you can potentially do yourself.

2 Tasks Homeowners Can Do to Save Money During a Renovation — And One That Should Be Left to the Professionals, According to an HGTV Expert Even the biggest budgets can still suffer from unexpected hiccups in large-scale home renovations. These expenses can add up and leave homeowners looking for ways to save some extra cash. For Cristy Lee, the star of HGTV’s “Steal This House,” the key to saving your budget is simple.“I person...

Results from a recent survey show that 71% of respondents don't want wallpaper in the kitchen, but plenty of other preferences were revealed too. Do you agree with the homeowners polled?

71% of People Don’t Want This Feature in Their Kitchen Not having a kitchen island is a deal-breaker for 39 percent of potential buyers according to this Home Advisor survey.

Items in a house you're touring are almost always up for negotiation, but here are some basics about which features you can expect to come with a property you purchase.

Are you buying a home? Learn what often is (and isn't) included in the sale.

Take a look at what economists have to say about the potential of a recession -- and whether or not it's likely to affect the housing market.

Why the Value of Your Home Shouldn’t Crash in a Recession (If One Comes) - MiamiHerald While many economists expect a recession sometime next year, it might not have much effect on the housing market. Here’s what to expect with housing prices and why.

Are you thinking of updating your flooring or countertops? Porcelain tile may be a smart choice.

Reasons to Choose Porcelain Tile Harder than ceramic, porcelain tile is a smart choice for floors, countertops and walls because of its durability, beauty and countless design choices.

Before listing your home for sale, consider whether the interior or exterior might need a new paint job to attract buyers.

Should I Paint My House Before Selling? | Hunker Most homeowners can boost the sales price of their real estate listing by painting the interior and/or exterior of their home, but there are exceptions. So, should you paint before you sell? Here's what to know.

Don't let home repairs catch you by surprise: Here are some tips for budgeting before something goes wrong.

How to Budget Realistically for Home Repairs - NerdWallet Knowing when your furnace, roof, floors and even pipes will wear out can help you budget for their replacements.

Does the thought of purchasing a home stress you out? These tips may help improve your mindset both before and during the process.

How to Alleviate Homebuying Stress These four steps are likely to make things easier.