Not all Open Houses are Equal
Depending on where you are attending an open house, the parameters may vary from state to state or even from house to house. In...
What Is a Half-Bath?
Next to the number of bedrooms, the number of bathrooms in a house is a huge selling point. But when perusing home listings, you’ll...
How to Remove Wallpaper Without Going Bonkers
Once upon a time, when your grandmother was in her prime and decorating her first home, wallpaper was all the rage. Wallpaper everywhere!...
Flat-Rate Movers vs. Hourly: Which One Saves More Money?
When hiring a moving company, you’ve got two basic choices: movers who charge by the hour, and those who charge a flat rate. If you’re...
Mortgage Math Made Simple
What’s more terrifying than global warming, national economic collapse, or a zombie apocalypse? For many of us, it’s math—especially the...
Cheap Curb Appeal Tricks
Most savvy home sellers know that curb appeal is important to make a great first impression on potential home buyers as they pull up and...
The Lowdown, Dirty Truth About Buying a House at Auction
mark wragg/iStock Buying a house at auction is an “adventure,” says Nedalee Thomas, a homeowner in Orange County, CA—and she should know....
The Hidden Costs of Refinancing—Revealed
With interest rates still near historic lows, many homeowners are contemplating refinancing their mortgage. Why not? After all,...
How to Write an Offer Letter That Will Win the House
You love the house sooo much. The problem is, lots of other people probably do, too. How can you stand out in a competitive environment?...
Get a Low ball Offer? Here's How to Turn It Into a Home Run
A seller’s worst nightmare is, of course, not being able to sell his home (it’s right up there with having his front yard designated as a...
