A home that has flooded comes with extra baggage. But that doesn’t make it impossible to sell. Consult our guide with seven steps help you move forward. —- An estimated 15 million homes in the U.S. are at an immediate risk of flooding, according to a flood database formed by the nonprofit First Street in […]
You can get a free CMA, even if you’re not ready to sell. Here’s what to expect if you request one and how a CMA compares to other pricing methods. —- Maybe selling your home is part of your two-year or five-year plan. Or perhaps you’re curious whether you should put it on the market […]
A screened-in porch is an airy space for relaxing, dining al fresco, or taking the “home office” someplace new — so what’ll it cost to add one? —- Grab a cold glass of lemonade, an Adirondack chair, and a bistro table: You’re ready to add a screened-in porch to your home. Different from a sunroom […]
The biggest mistake homeowners make when assessing their home’s fire safety is that they treat it like a one-and-done task, when they should instead develop habits. —- Home is where your heart is — in precious family members, irreplicable heirlooms, treasured memories, irreplaceable memorabilia and photos, prized valuables, and in the comfort you feel when […]
An aging roof can decrease your property value and cause a host of other issues, so what’ll it cost you to replace it? Our essential pricing guide will help you start budgeting. —- You can expect your typical asphalt-shingle roof to last about 20 years, though climate factors like high humidity, heavy winds, and buckets […]
Not satisfied with a cursory glance at your CMA package? We pulled back the curtain to find out how to write a comparative market analysis from start to finish. —- Your listing agent comes to you with a fairly thick package of paperwork and says: “Here’s the comparative market analysis (CMA) for your house — […]
Whether you desire convenient parking, extra storage, or the space to create your own workshop, consult our go-to guide on the cost to build a garage onto your home. —- You love your house, except for one little detail: It doesn’t have a garage, or your existing garage is falling apart. Perhaps you live in […]
Some Highlights If you’re thinking that waiting a year or two to purchase a home might mean you’ll save some money, think again. Mortgage interest rates are currently very low, but experts across the board are forecasting increases in both home prices and interest rates. 8Buying a home now means you’ll spend less in the […]
Whether you’re selling or staying, here’s how to stage a bed fit for a dreamy hotel suite. —- There’s something special about a freshly made bed at a swanky hotel. It’s the kind of clean and cozy that makes it hard to leave, even with waves whistling outside your window. When you’re selling a home, […]
Got a crawl space problem? We’ll fill you in on common issues, solutions, and associated costs. —- In the U.S., roughly 15% to 20% of new homes are built on crawl spaces. That’s on top of about 27 million existing homes built on crawl spaces. This space beneath your home can be the foundation for […]