7 Smart Steps Every New Homeowner Should Take
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By Amy Fontinelle Investopedia.com
Turning the key in a lock that no landlord has access to, reading in a hammock in your own backyard and painting your dining room bright red - what could be more exciting than making the leap from renter to first-time homeowner? Getting swept up in all the excitement is a wonderful feeling, ...
Photo Tricks to Sell Your Home
By Alison Rogers |
One of the great things about selling real estate is that the landscape changes. As an agent, you’re always adapting and learning new tips and tricks.
That’s why I was surprised and pleased to see a blog post from Larry Lohrman, who is a real estate photography guru, talking about photography in the context of the new Realtor.com ...
Although your yard or garden is a great place for kids and pets to enjoy,it can also be extremely dangerous.
Common outdoor items can be toxic to humans and animals.Being safe, however, is easy when you know how to go about it.Being outside in the spring or summer is a joy to humans and pets. Outdoor enjoyment must, however, be accompanied by a measure of caution to keep those dear to ...
Home-improvement costs for 5 problems
Here's how to determine what's causing the problem and how much it will cost to fix it.
By Margarette Burnette of Bankrate.com
Many homeowners are perplexed when they see defects in their homes. If there is a water spot on the ceiling, does it mean a few shingles on the roof need to be replaced? Or does an entirely new roof need to be purchased?
Reggie ...
A lot of information about interest-only loans has been flying around.We give you a helping hand getting to the bottom of some of it.
Some financial writers have put a big warning sign over interest-only loans; others have told people to dive right in. Which is correct? The answer, of course, is that it depends. A Realty Times article highlighted some key pieces of information that ...
Whether you currently have a family or might have one in the future;consider your family’s current and future needs when buying a home.
For the author of a recent Realty Times article, the first house she and her husband bought seemed ideal. “The house had three bedrooms, a big flat level yard for playing and was in a top rated school district.” However, the author ...
Are You Ready to Make a Purchase Offer?
When Should You Make a Purchase Offer?
By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com Guide
Not every buyer is ready to make an offer.
Making a purchase offer and actually buying a home are generally two different actions, but home buyers sometimes confuse the two. Especially in states such as California where the purchase offer is not the ...
Cut down on housework and stay on top of cleaning; We'll tell you how in six easy steps
An MSN.com article gives the secret of beating housework as, “Clean less stuff more often.” Although it is now believed that some dirt and germs may help us develop immunity to asthma and allergies, no one wants a filthy home. Work less in your home by following these easy steps.
Lighten ...
10 Tips for Not Annoying Your Realtor
They're human, too. If you treat them nice, there's that whole karma thing.
By Geoff Williams, FrontDoor.com | Published: 4/27/2010
Realtors will rarely admit that anything bugs them. They don't want to come off as complaining. For most real estate agents -- certainly the great and good ones -- customer service is something they take a lot of pride in. They'd ...
May gardening checklist
From knowing what to plant when (and where) to fertilizing and controlling pests, here's what needs tending to this month.
By Sally Anderson of MSN Real Estate
Gardeners, it's time to test your mettle. If temperatures are cooperating, the merry, merry month of May may be your busiest until September, with planning, planting and patio projects to lead ...