Home staging doesn't have to cost a fortune. There are plenty of simple DIY changes you can make to prepare your home for potential buyers while sticking to your budget. Here are some ideas to help you get started: Organize Closets Prepare your closets to show off to potential buyers. Closets are a huge selling point and the...

Selling your home without a real estate agent might seem like the easier choice. However, there are still huge advantages to working with a professional to navigate the market. Here are some basic things to know about working with a real estate agent to sell your home: You Will Get More Exposure One excellent advantage of working with...

The difference between home price and home value causes confusion for many buyers and sellers. Both price and value are a combination of many variables that are constantly changing. Understanding what can affect home value will help you understand and navigate the market. Here are the key factors that go into determining a home’s value: Comps “Comp” is...

A lot of homeowners may not be first-time homebuyers. Some may not even be first-time home sellers. While many beginners to the real estate market gain a significant amount of knowledge during their first interactions with the market, there are some key reminders for those who may be a little more seasoned. Regardless of your status as a...

Unfortunately, some trends do not keep their appeal long-term. If you’re designing your kitchen based on popular past trends, you might find yourself stuck with a dated aesthetic years later. Sometimes, dated kitchen features can even work against you when selling your home. If you’re putting your house on the market and considering some kitchen updates, here are...

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay You’ve decided to sell your home to upgrade or even downsize, but you don’t know whether you should start looking and buy first or wait to sell first. The best-case scenario is to do both, but that takes a lot of planning. If you are sure your credit is good enough to...