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In the best of times, shopping for a house is a complicated and involved process—a big-ticket proposition involving lots of shopping around and meeting a ton of people so you’re 100% sure you’ve picked the right place, at the right price. But, of course, these are not the best of times. Now that the coronavirus pandemic has […]

“I can’t wait to spend extra time organizing and cleaning my bathroom,” said no one, ever. But if you’re doing the right thing by staying put during this coronavirus pandemic, you might as well tackle a few home projects—and the bathrooms should be near the top of your list. But don’t worry, we’re not suggesting […]

For many people, the new year represents a clean slate and brings a renewed sense of possibility and enthusiasm. It’s a wonderful time to get your home organized in anticipation of the busy months ahead. Effective storage solutions and organization systems will enable you to enjoy your home to its fullest. Here are some tips […]

Victoria Kent, the founder of her own public relations firm in Chicago, had been thinking about homeownership for a little over a year while living in a fourth floor walkup with her dog, Oliver. It wasn’t until she happened to see her dream home online that she sprang into action and made her dreams become […]

Housing Affordability Sees Improvement First-time homebuyers are making a comeback this year as they made up 39% of all buyers in the single-family housing market during the third quarter, according to the third quarter First-Time Homebuyer Market Report from Genworth Financial. First-time homebuyers also made up 55% of all purchase mortgages. This is significantly higher than […]

I The laundry room is perhaps the least visible room in your home, but it serves a vital purpose—and we spend a lot of time there. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey, women spend about 17 minutes a day (or 119 minutes a week) on laundry, while men spend, on average, 5 […]

If you’ve been bitten by the DIY bug, few things are as satisfying as completing a home improvement project. It can help you save money, provide a sense of accomplishment, and serve as an outlet for your stress. But when DIY projects go wrong, they can waste your time and blow your budget out of the water. […]

Are you interested in trying out some home improvement ideas, but don’t know where to begin? If so, rest assured that you’re not alone; we all start down the path to DIY expertise by learning the basics. Here are a dozen starter projects to build your skills and boost your confidence, whether you’re a first […]

What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate […]

The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure […]