Your guide to hiring the listing agent who can set you up for success. Your home is where you’ve lived and loved, where you’ve laughed and cried, where you’ve huddled and snuggled. You’re the pea, your home is the pod. And you’ve been through a lot together. Now that it’s time to put it on […]
7 Ways to Get the Best Work from Your Contractor
Working with a contractor takes effort and diligence in order to keep your project on time and on budget. We’ve been around enough remodeling jobs to know that if you want great results, you’ll need to actively manage the process — even if you’ve hired a general contractor to oversee the work. Get apathetic or lose your […]
How to Fix Gutter Slopes and Other Common Gutter Problems
Maintaining gutters is the most important thing you can do to prevent water damage to your home. Gutters are designed to do one thing — channel water away from the foundation — and they’re critical to protecting the structural integrity of your house. But in order for gutters to do their job properly, they have to be […]
8 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes
Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. As you prepare your tax returns, be careful not to commit any of these eight home-related tax mistakes, especially if you are taking any home office tax deductions. Tax pros say these common tax […]
7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing
Make sure to check the math on all documents before closing. Anyone can make a mistake. Be sure you’re walking away with all the money you’re entitled to from the sale of your home. When you’re ready to close on the sale of your home and move to your new home, you may be so […]
17 Things to Never, Ever, EVER Do to Your House
Keep the vintage wallpaper, but upgrade that time- and money-draining retro thermostat to programmable. What may seem like a good idea, often isn’t. Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners often make. #1 Get Rid of Your Only Tub If resale value is important to you, don’t get rid of your only bathtub no matter how […]
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