Month: January 2019
6 Times It’s Actually Smarter to Buy a New Home Before Selling the Old
You’ve probably heard that you should never buy a new house before selling your old home because if you buy before you sell, you run the risk of owning two homes at once and carrying two mortgages. Fo...
A Trio of Maintenance Tips
Congratulations on your new home! Your belongings are moved in and everything is unpacked. You even got a lawnmower, some power tools, and a massive tool chest. Now what? Many new homeowners don’t eve...
6 Reasons Why Your Higher Offer Might Not Win the House
Thinking of making an offer way above asking just to ensure you snag your dream house in a competitive market? Not so quick. While cash is certainly enticing to a home seller, other factors play into ...
It Takes a Village to Support Our Seniors
For most seniors, living comfortably in their own home while continuing to lead active lives is a priority. But due to various circumstances, that’s not always possible, and many seniors find the only...
5 Home Amenities That Could Be a Waste of Cash
As a home buyer, you want to make sure every dollar counts. But sometimes price can be inflated by sought-after home amenities that you might not even use. Here, realtor.com tells you how to identify ...
6 Habits All Successful Home Buyers Share
If you’ve resolved to purchase a home in 2019, there are a few good habits that can help you get there. These behaviors are things you can do daily, weekly, monthly or even just yearly that, when comb...
10 Daring Interior Design Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2019
Realtor.com consulted with dozens of design experts from coast to coast to unveil the biggest decor trends we’ll see in 2019. Here, the results: Artisanal accessories Anything that looks like t...