Blog

How to Buy a House

When you start thinking about buying your first house, it’s easy to let your emotions run the show. Before you know it, you’re stalking homes for sale on your home-browsing app, rearranging your schedule so you can do drive-bys, and res...

Zillow’s 6 predictions for the 2018 housing market

Slower home price growth, continued inventory issues and evolving design trends are ahead BY: MARIAN MCPHERSON If only we could stare into a crystal ball to see exactly what 2018 holds for the housing market. More inventory? Yes! Slow...

Reflect on This: 3 Things You Should Never Do With Mirrors—and 5 Things You Should

By: Jennifer Geddes In the world of home decor, mirrors can be a magical design tool. They can brighten a dark room. They can make a tiny space look much bigger. And they can add an affordable touch of glamour to even the most ordinary ...

25 Biggest Real Estate Mistakes

25. Buying a House for Its Decor Remember that you are buying the house, not the things inside it, so make sure you see beyond the decorations and look at the bones of the home. Focus on the floor plan and the square footage. You also mi...

3 Advantages of Selling Your Home During the Holidays

By: Dave Ramsey We all know—or maybe we assume—that spring and summer are the best times to sell a home. And it’s true that many buyers do plan their new home purchases during the warmer months. But that doesn’t mean all the seri...

Weekly mortgage applications rise as rates briefly fall back

By: Diana Olick Total mortgage application volume rose by 3.1 percent for the week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted report. Volume remains 8.5 percent below a year ago, when rates were lower. Refinan...

Dream to Done: How to Refine Your Renovation Vision to Fit Your Budget

When planning a remodel that’s in line with what you can afford, expect to review, revise and repeat By: Erin Carlyle Matching your renovation dreams and dollars can sometimes feel like a challenge. But there’s a lot you can do to get...

Holiday DIY: 25 Ideas for Make-Your-Own Decor and Gifts

We show you how to create cute and clever Christmas and Hanukkah gifts, ornaments, wreaths and more By: Laura Gaskill Getting the crafting bug? Embrace your creative side by choosing a few doable projects to make and give. From gift wrap...

Make a Splash in Your Kitchen With a Waterfall Countertop

See how this look can work with contemporary and transitional spaces, plus which outlet styles support this sleek look By:Barbra Bright When waterfall countertops first arrived on the design scene about six years ago, many designers thoug...

How to Style Your Home for an Open House

Our room-by-room overview explains how to make your home more appealing to potential buyers By: Patricia Lee If you are selling your home, you will want it to look its best when you hold an open house. If you can afford to hire a professi...

« Previous 1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 15 Next »

Choose Your Language: