The Un-Boring All-White Kitchen

The Un-Boring All-White Kitchen

The all-white kitchen is one of the most recognizable trends to hit interior design and home decor – it’s practically become a staple in new homes. With its clean lines, glossy surfaces, and light and bright coloration, this kitchen look is easy...
Making the Most of an Open House Visit

Making the Most of an Open House Visit

Open houses are the gold standard in real estate. They’ve been around for decades and will be ingrained in the buying and selling of homes for years to come. The average buyer attends three open houses, according to the Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends...
7 Tech Products to Recharge Your Kitchen

7 Tech Products to Recharge Your Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but often it’s filled with outdated appliances and cookware. Home technology expert and adviser Armando Ferreira recommends a few of the latest and greatest gadgets to make your kitchen work better for...
Two Ways to Compare Renting vs. Owning a Home

Two Ways to Compare Renting vs. Owning a Home

One of the hottest topics in housing is whether it’s better to rent or buy a home. The answer always changes based on market conditions, so it’s handy to use a rent vs. buy calculator to do comparisons on the fly. But you should also know how rent vs....
Big Move, New City: Your Moving Checklist

Big Move, New City: Your Moving Checklist

Moving is never easy, but a bit of preparation and a few after-the-fact tasks can make the process a more seamless transition. To help the journey go as smoothly as possible, keep these tips in mind. Before the move Part with your inner packrat. Packing is a...
Insurance FAQs for First-Time Home Buyers

Insurance FAQs for First-Time Home Buyers

By Shannon Ireland Buying home insurance for the first time is overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to go it alone. Before shopping for coverage, review these common insurance questions to make sure you’re armed with the knowledge to find the best...
3 DIY Painting Tips for Tricky Areas

3 DIY Painting Tips for Tricky Areas

Painting is a DIY project that just about anyone can master. Even if you’re a seasoned painter, though, you’re bound to encounter tricky or difficult-to-reach areas occasionally. Fortunately, there are some easy tricks that anyone can use to paint...
Your Guide to Pruning Like a Pro

Your Guide to Pruning Like a Pro

You know that neighbor who’s always standing on his lawn with hedge shears in hand, ready to indiscriminately hack away at any shrub, tree or perennial that dares to step out of line? Maybe you’ve seen his house: The one with entirely different plants,...
How to Ensure Your Pet Is a Good Rental Resident

How to Ensure Your Pet Is a Good Rental Resident

There’s nothing worse than living next door to an incessant barker or yappy dog – even howling cats can be a nuisance. It’s important to make sure your pet isn’t the one your neighbors complain about. While a growing number of rental...
Best Place to Buy a Vacation Home

Best Place to Buy a Vacation Home

Ever wonder where you should buy a vacation home? That dream location may be closer than you think. To help second-home shoppers find the best city for a seasonal home, we’ve analyzed the places near popular vacation areas to create a Second Home...