02/01/2023
Researchers analyzed Twitter data to determine the top 10 most stressful home projects.
These Are the Home DIY Projects Americans Find Most Stressful
No matter how handy you might consider yourself to be, DIY home projects are always an exercise in creativity, humility, and, of course, patience. Even the simplest of tasks can end up veering into disaster zone territory if you don’t have the necessary tools, skills, and tenacity, which is why th...
01/31/2023
The process is more complicated than it may appear—and that seemingly cut-rate deal may not save you as much money as you anticipated.
The 4 Most Costly Dangers of Buying a Foreclosure—and How To Avoid Them
Buying a foreclosure can be complicated, and that seemingly cut-rate deal may not save you as much money as you anticipated.
01/30/2023
Zomes are made of about 200 panels, which are assembled on site over the course of about three weeks.
Inside a “Zome”: A DIY tiny home made of carbon-negative cement
Could bringing back ancient pyramid-building techniques make carbon-negative housing a reality?
01/26/2023
80% of all moves in the U.S. happen during “peak” moving season, which is defined as occurring from April to September.
4 tips for renting an apartment without going broke
With rental prices at record-highs, here's some advice to keep in mind before you sign a new lease.
01/25/2023
A great way to get an idea of how much your home is worth is to look at the recent sale prices of other homes in your neighborhood.
How Much Is My House Worth? Tools to Help You Determine Your Sale Price
Sellers often wonder, "How much is my house worth?" A great way to answer that is to look at the recent sale prices of other homes in your neighborhood.
01/23/2023
This score matters, especially in real estate.
What Is a Good Credit Score? The Number You Need to Buy a Home
When you're trying to get a mortgage, a good credit score helps. Here's why, and how low your credit score can be and still find financing.
01/20/2023
Refinancing can be a terrific option if you’re interested in changing the term of your mortgage, lowering the amount of your monthly payments or tapping into your home equity.
10 Tips For Refinancing Your Mortgage
Interested in a few refinance tips? Take a look at our top 10 tips for refinancing so you can be fully prepared for the process required to get a new home loan.
01/19/2023
The nice thing about renting is the ability to give notice and leave practically on a dime.
Renting isn't always the wrong choice: Here are 4 reasons it could save you money.
If high prices and rising interest rates have you sitting out of the housing market, that's OK. The dream of homeownership often clashes with reality.
01/18/2023
There are even brands which sell furniture and decor exclusively for dorm dwellers and others living in student housing.
Here’s Why Dorm Is The Next Big Category In Home Decor
Is social media the only reason why Gen Z college students are going all out to decorate their dorm rooms?
01/17/2023
When you’re decorating a room, it’s easy to obsess over what’s covering the floor and the walls.
Decorating a Room? Don’t Forget the Ceiling.
Most people give it a coat of white paint and then forget all about it. That’s a missed opportunity.
01/16/2023
You can choose to venture into a property investment project on your own, but it is easier and less risky to be guided by an experienced person.
5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Investment Coach in 2022
Here are five ways in which having a real estate investment coach or mentor will benefit you.
01/15/2023
Here’s what buyers need to know about how to get a proof of funds letter.
Proof of Funds Letter for a Real Estate Purchase: Why Home Buyers Need It, Bad
A proof of funds letter is up-front proof that you are financially able to purchase the home. Here's what one looks like and how to get it.