5 Types of Clutter Even Professional Organizers Have in Their Attics, Basements, and Beyond
By Jennifer Kelly GeddesDec 30, 2021 (Getty Images) No matter how organized you are, there are certain types of clutter that are almost impossible to purge—even for professional organizers. Often these are dark, less-trafficked areas of the home such as attics, basements, or garages. Decluttering these [...]
Buying a Home in Today’s Market Can Lead to the 5 Stages of Grief—Here’s How To Survive Them
By Clare TrapassoDec 28, 2021 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) Matthew Libassi and his husband had been looking for a home for months when they found what they thought would be The One. The recently renovated three-bedroom Cape Cod would be less than a 5-minute walk to restaurants, coffee [...]
New-Home Construction Surges Higher Amid Higher Lumber Prices—in All but One Region of the U.S.
By Jacob PassyDec 16, 2021 (Getty Images) The numbers: Housing starts surge higher U.S. home builders started construction on homes at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.68 million in November, representing a nearly 12% increase from the previous month, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Wednesday. Compared [...]
How Long Does It Take to Build a House?
By Margaret HeidenryNov 30, 2021 (brittak/iStock) How long does it take to build a house? It’s a question often posed by people looking to buy an idyllic piece of land so they can construct their dream home from the ground up. If this describes your current housing situation, you’ve [...]
6 Home-Selling Hopes and Dreams That Can Easily Turn Delusional Today
By Erin FlahertyDec 13, 2021 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) As a real estate agent in upstate New York, I can say with confidence that home sellers are in a great mood these days. And who can blame them? In this seller’s market where homes go fast and for top [...]
Found a Buyer on Your Own? Here’s Why You Still Need an Agent
(Getty Images) By Margaret HeidenryDec 6, 2021 Let’s say you’re selling your house. And before you even get a chance to snap listing photos and put it on the market, a buyer comes along. Perhaps the buyer makes you an offer you just can’t refuse. Congratulations, [...]
