Homebuyer's Blog

If you’re ready to get serious about house-hunting, make sure you have expert assistance to navigate the process. Select an Accredited Buyer’s Representative and discuss these critical topics in your initial consultation.

Is your home feeling cluttered or lacking the organization you crave? Here are eight easy ways to tackle home organization and regain control of your environment without investing lots of time.

Each January, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcases cutting-edge technology by companies from around the world. This year, home automation showed up in a big way, including these unveilings for tech-loving homeowners.

Hygge means more than chasing away long, dark winters with a crackling fireplace, or sipping something hot in the warm glow of candles, wrapped in a down throw or a soft sweater. Ready to add more "hygge" to your home and your life?

With hundreds of thousands of apps available on various operating platforms, your smartphone can become a “virtual toolbox,” filled with handy resources to simplify projects around the house and save a little time and money. Check out these five categories and download your favorites.

If you’re looking for a new home, you may not realize the importance of selecting a house with the “right” kitchen. As the “heart of the home,” kitchens are meant to encourage meal preparation. A kitchen design that doesn’t meet your needs will influence other critical decisions, like how often you eat out and your ability to save money for other priorities.

As a homebuyer, you have many housing options, including some less familiar alternatives like cohousing. Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of this unique and community-based approach to housing.

When shopping for a home, most buyers consider a home’s size and layout. The neighborhood and the school district may be other relevant factors. Do you ever think about the role of natural light in a potential home? Maybe you should!

Have you ever toured a house you really liked, but can’t quite remember some aspects of the home’s layout? Or perhaps you just purchased a home and want to keep a copy of the floorplan in your pocket—a handy reference tool when shopping for furniture or for giving friends and relatives a remote tour of your new home.

You’re moving into a new home and have decided to do it yourself? Great! It’s an excellent way to save money. First, check out these tips for packing all those boxes and making your move as smooth and easy as possible!

It’s almost time to close on your new home! Your excitement is building…until you discover you’ve sent your closing funds to an offshore account and there’s no way to get the money back. You’ve lost the house and everything you’ve saved to purchase it. Don’t think it could happen to you?

You’re about to purchase and move into a new home. Congratulations! Regardless of whether you already own furniture or are planning to buy some new pieces, wouldn’t it be nice to visualize how your furniture will look without lugging it around from one room to another?

For homeowners, each season ushers in a new set of maintenance chores. Now is the time of the year when many owners are preparing for a significant dip in the temperatures. Even if you live in a more moderate climate and don’t expect a deep freeze or blinding snow, there are plenty of things you can do to keep your home in tip-top shape for winter weather.

Have you decided it’s time to freshen the look of your home? Do you want to build an addition, rather than moving? Are you yearning to fix that kitchen layout that makes you nuts? If you're ready to tackle a major remodeling project, but don’t want to do the work yourself, it’s time to hire a contractor.

Home improvements are usually made for two reasons—personal enjoyment, or to boost your home’s resale value. Ideally, renovation projects accomplish both goals, especially if a move is in your future. Here are three of the worst upgrades, in terms of return on investment.

Cooperative buildings, or “co-ops,” are a unique housing option, typically found in a limited number of U.S. urban markets. Is a co-op right for you? Learn more.

Remodeling your house can improve your quality of life and enjoyment of your home for years to come. It can also require a sizeable financial investment. Before launching into a major project, take time to assess your priorities from more than one perspective.

So everyone is coming to your house for Thanksgiving this year? Do you need a quick way to wow your guests, while having a little fun with the process? Here are five simple but elegant options, relying on nature’s bounty to add some holiday magic.

Moving to a new home can be exciting, exhausting, and expensive! To keep more money in your pocket, leverage these budget-friendly tips.

It’s that season again! Before the little “monsters” start canvasing for candy, you may want to get your house in the Halloween spirit. Here are five easy and inexpensive options.

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