Backyard upgrades like patios can add great value and comfort to your home, whether you’re getting ready for backyard entertaining or creating the perfect lounging space for you and your family. As US News reports, having a nice backyard patio is also a big plus for many homebuyers and one of the best ways to add […]
As mortgage rates have climbed and talk of economic downturn ramps up, homeowners who waited to sell might now find themselves in a quandary as the scorching hot real estate market finally starts to cool. Mischa Fisher, Chief Economist at home services company Angi, says that all-time high property prices have made many homeowners decide to stay put and […]
Mischa Fisher, Chief Economist at home services company Angi, says that all-time high property prices have made many homeowners decide to stay put and renovate instead of buy a new home. While kitchen and bathroom remodels are typically high on the list in terms of added value, there are other smaller projects with a big payoff. […]
As U.S. News reports, mortgage rates have climbed and talk of economic downturn ramps up, so homeowners who waited to sell might now find themselves in a quandary as the scorching hot real estate market finally starts to cool. Mischa Fisher, Chief Economist at home services company Angi, says that all-time high property prices have made many homeowners decide […]
Cooling costs tend to go up during the summer because your A/C has to work harder than usual. But with this action plan from the experts at Today’s Homeowner, you can cut that energy bill: • Get an energy efficient, programmable thermostat. Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home’s temperature when you’re away. Just set the […]
Want more enjoyment out of your home during the hot summer months? Try updating your patio. After all, your home doesn’t end at your back door; it continues to the backyard, so it’s important to put as much time and energy into it as you do the inside of your home. According to Today’s Homeowner, transforming […]
Want more enjoyment out of your home during the hot summer months? It can be as simple and easy as installing door screens. Outdoor air more fresh and clean than the stale air circulating and recirculating inside your home. Wouldn’t you love to open up a door and let in a cool evening breeze? Unfortunately, […]
A new report from the Freedonia Group took a look at home improvement trends over the last couple of years, and the results from their national online surveys conducted over a half dozen times from 2021 to early 2022 showed that people were definitely into DIY during the COVID-19 years. The consumer survey data collected […]
U.S. News did its annual analysis of the 150 most populous metro areas to find the best places to live. To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life. Here are the Top […]
How do you make a million bucks in today’s volatile real-estate market if you’re starting out with almost nothing? And what if you only have six months to make that happen? And what if you’re trying it in a city and market that you’re not that familiar with? HGTV’s new series Flip to a Million […]