Selecting a New Water Heater
By Energy.gov When selecting a new water heater for your home, choose a water heating system that provides enough hot water for your family and is also energy efficient to save you money. Consider the different types of water heaters available and determining the right size [...]
What First-Time Buyers Must Know About Home Inspections
By Jamie Wiebe Mar 16, 2023 (Pamela Moore/iStock) A home inspection can be a terrifying process to newbie buyers: What if the house you adore has major problems hiding beneath that shiny new coat of paint? If you lie awake haunted by visions of mold or foundation problems, it’s time [...]
How to Find a Real Estate Agent: Where to Look and What to Ask
By Natalie Way Mar 14, 2023 (Getty Images) Before putting your home on the market or setting out to buy a new one, you should identify real estate agents in your community who can assist with the sale. More than two million people nationwide have licenses [...]
Home Selling Checklist: 12 Things to Do Before Selling Your House
By Cathie Ericson Mar 8, 2023 (Realtor.com) Getting ready to sell your house? Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work because there are tons of things to do before listing your home! Selling a home, after all, entails a whole lot [...]
Making an Offer On a New Home: Real Tips From Real Estate Agents
By Jamie Wiebe Mar 13, 2023 (BernardaSv/iStock) We’ll get right down to it: Shopping for a home is fun. But once you find the home that makes you swoon, things start to get real—real fast. Think of making an offer on a home as setting the roller coaster in [...]
7 Magnificent Mobile Homes That Defy the Tired ‘Trailer Park’ Reputation
By Kellie Speed Mar 13, 2023 (Realtor.com) Mobile homes have come a long way. Despite their reputation as a last resort for desperate homebuyers who can’t afford a “traditional” home, these prefabricated structures are not all depressing metal boxes. They can be stylish, well designed, and extremely affordable options [...]