According to a recent HomeAdvisor research report, Americans spent on average $564-$2,260 to install a home automation system, with prices ranging as high as $15,000 to install a hard-wired system. While outfitting your home with a full suite of smart home technology...
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Everything to Know About Converting Your Attic
If your home has an attic, you may be able to convert it to a bedroom.Pros of an Attic ConversionConverting your attic to a bedroom won’t change the overall footprint of your home.Remodeling your attic can be cheaper and less disruptive than moving.An attic bedroom...
For the Self-Employed Buyer: What You Need to Apply for a Mortgage
For the self-employed, applying for a mortgage can seem like an even more daunting task, especially if you can’t predict your monthly income. But although there may be a few additional hurdles to clear, the self-employed can certainly qualify for a mortgage, and the...
Great Garages for Millennial Homebuyers
Millennials are the largest generation shaking up the real estate market these days, according to research by the National Association of REALTORS. However, when compared with the generations that came before them, millennials remain delayed in purchasing their first...
How to Use Credit Cards Wisely
Credit cards are helpful and convenient.Unless you use them wisely, though, you could find yourself in financial trouble.Charge responsibly by using a credit card only for items you need, rather than want, and for emergency situations.Dont max out cards, or risk...
5 Tips for That Garage Clean-Out
For many of us, cleaning out our garage is no simple afternoon task. Most garages hold years of accumulated and forgotten items, and clearing them out is a serious job. Below are five tips to help you make the most of the big clean-out.Pick a date. To avoid...
How to Care for Laminate Floors
Published with permission from RISMedia.
How to Appeal a Property Tax Assessment
The amount due on a property tax bill is obviously the main thing that catches a homeowner’s eye"but there are other parts of the bill that should be checked for errors and confirmed as updated.Here are some ways to review your property tax bill and how to appeal...
4 Types of Luxurious Neighborhoods You’ll Find in a City
Here are four types of city neighborhoods that youre likely to come across wherever youre looking for your next home.Central Business DistrictThese neighborhoods are often among the most sought-after because theyre located right in the heart of the city.Historic...
4 Ways to Win in a Seller’s Market
Buying a home in a sellers market can be difficult, but it doesnt have to be impossible.A sellers market occurs when there is a low inventory of homes for sale and a large number of buyers creating high demand. It can lead to competitive bidding and high prices.A real...
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How to Take Advantage of Smart Home Features
According to a recent HomeAdvisor research report, Americans spent on average $564-$2,260 to install a home automation system, with prices ranging as high as $15,000 to install a hard-wired system. While outfitting your home with a full suite of smart home technology...
Everything to Know About Converting Your Attic
If your home has an attic, you may be able to convert it to a bedroom.Pros of an Attic ConversionConverting your attic to a bedroom won’t change the overall footprint of your home.Remodeling your attic can be cheaper and less disruptive than moving.An attic bedroom...
For the Self-Employed Buyer: What You Need to Apply for a Mortgage
For the self-employed, applying for a mortgage can seem like an even more daunting task, especially if you can’t predict your monthly income. But although there may be a few additional hurdles to clear, the self-employed can certainly qualify for a mortgage, and the...
Great Garages for Millennial Homebuyers
Millennials are the largest generation shaking up the real estate market these days, according to research by the National Association of REALTORS. However, when compared with the generations that came before them, millennials remain delayed in purchasing their first...
How to Use Credit Cards Wisely
Credit cards are helpful and convenient.Unless you use them wisely, though, you could find yourself in financial trouble.Charge responsibly by using a credit card only for items you need, rather than want, and for emergency situations.Dont max out cards, or risk...
5 Tips for That Garage Clean-Out
For many of us, cleaning out our garage is no simple afternoon task. Most garages hold years of accumulated and forgotten items, and clearing them out is a serious job. Below are five tips to help you make the most of the big clean-out.Pick a date. To avoid...
How to Care for Laminate Floors
Published with permission from RISMedia.
How to Appeal a Property Tax Assessment
The amount due on a property tax bill is obviously the main thing that catches a homeowner’s eye"but there are other parts of the bill that should be checked for errors and confirmed as updated.Here are some ways to review your property tax bill and how to appeal...
4 Types of Luxurious Neighborhoods You’ll Find in a City
Here are four types of city neighborhoods that youre likely to come across wherever youre looking for your next home.Central Business DistrictThese neighborhoods are often among the most sought-after because theyre located right in the heart of the city.Historic...
4 Ways to Win in a Seller’s Market
Buying a home in a sellers market can be difficult, but it doesnt have to be impossible.A sellers market occurs when there is a low inventory of homes for sale and a large number of buyers creating high demand. It can lead to competitive bidding and high prices.A real...