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When it comes to wood floors, one thing is certain: You have options. Whether you want a classic or modern look, whether you have a small budget or an unlimited one, theres certainly something out there for you. The downside? All that variety can make decision-making feel pretty overwhelming.We cons [Read More]

Americas home prices are still rising, currently hovering at a median of $430,000 in April. But at long last, these sky-high housing costs seem poised to fall, perhaps as early as this month.Thats according to a new report from Realtor.com, which found that Aprils listing prices had ticked up a mere [Read More]

If youre thinking about adding a deck to your home, theres good news: According to Lisa Hicks, a Realtorwith Nest Realty Asheville, any size deck in any climate will add value to your homeeven a tiny one that barely fits a bistro table. But, of course, adding a deck isnt cheap, especially if youre g [Read More]

Craftsman isnt just the brand name of the tools out in the garage, and Cape Cod isnt just a fabulous vacation spot.We understand your confusion and feel your pain. Theres so much architecture lingo and name-dropping in listings, hows a person not acquainted with architecture supposed to know whats w [Read More]

Buying a house with cash will make you feel like a million bucks. Maybe you came into a large inheritance, or youre justreallygood at saving. Either way, paying the price of the homein full means you wont have to worry about making mortgage payments. Plus, sellers love acash offerbecauseit means the [Read More]

Were still in a sellers market. And if youre looking to buy a home, that means youre likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in todays market that give you good reason to stick with y [Read More]

Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this yearsspring housing marketwill be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be su [Read More]

If youre wondering how to find a good home inspector, youre not alone. No matter how amazinga home looks,youll want to kick those tireshardbefore you buy. And that means youneed toknow how to find a good home inspector.A home inspectorexaminesa homeand points outany flaws, from aleaky roofto afaulty [Read More]

Most of the safest counties are in Utah and Colorado. But the least vulnerable county in the nation isMcKinley, NM, about two and a half hours west ofSanta Fe, NM, and two hours northwest ofAlbuquerque, NM. The median home list price in McKinley County was $216,250 in Februarynearly half of the nati [Read More]

Forget the splashy in-ground pools, the brand-new deck, and those impressive fire features. The landscaping that can fetch the highest return on investment might cost homeowners only an afternoon of work.Its all about curb appeal. Homeowners who invest in standard lawn care servicewhich can be as si [Read More]