Being "eco-friendly" involves adopting practices that conserve and protect the environment. Making simple changes around the house can minimize environmental harm, and it's easier than you might think. These small adjustments not only help the environment but can also save you money and improve your ... » Learn More about What Does It Mean to Have an Eco-Friendly Home?
Sellers
The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed
In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house. It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether or not it ... » Learn More about The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed
What to Do With What’s NOT Moving
Once possessions are divided into what's moving to the new home and what's not, there are choices about what to do with what's not moving. TIP: Forbes offers an equation to help determine whether storing items makes economic sense: (VALUE OF ITEMS What your stored items are worth today if ... » Learn More about What to Do With What’s NOT Moving
How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement
If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter. And you probably want to make sure you’re set up to feel comfortable financially to live the life you want in retirement. What you may not realize is you likely have a hidden goldmine of cash you’re not ... » Learn More about How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement
If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling
There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — ... » Learn More about If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling