In normal circumstances, selling a house involves interacting with a lot of people. In-person house tours, roundtable closings, and handshakes are all standard formalities. But in a world rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, safety and social distancing are a must, and real estate professionals and sellers have had to adapt to a new way of doing […]
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10 Kids Room Wall Decor Ideas That Adults Won’t Hate
Decorating kids bedroom walls is a tough challenge—that is, if you don’t want them to outgrow that fire engine mural or “Frozen” decals anytime soon. Isn’t there anything out there more original that both parents and kids will enjoy for years to come? Of course there is. “Kids, by nature, are creative and imaginative, so […]
7 Tips for Settling Into Your New Space This Holiday Season
If moving into a new home wasn’t already a perfect excuse to develop new traditions, settling in during the holiday season is an even perfect-er one. And with the 2020 holiday season shaping up to be, let’s just say, different than any other in recent memory, now is the time to embrace the unknown and […]
30 DIY Home Decor Ideas for When Your Home Needs an Easy and Budget-Friendly Refresh
Decorating your home from top to bottom is extremely expensive, especially when you factor in the cost of furniture, paint, minor renovations, and decorative accents. While it may be easier to turn to Amazon or other e-retailers to add personality to your space, go the custom (not to mention, cheap) route with these DIY home […]
15 Creative Accent Wall Ideas to Transform the Look of Your Space
Sometimes, painting your space in one color or outfitting an entire room with wallpaper just doesn’t get the job done. If you’re currently struggling with this design dilemma, an accent wall may suit your aesthetic. It’s a brilliant trick top designers swear by to bring more character into a space without it being too overwhelming. Curious about […]
Before and After: 6 Dramatic Fireplace Makeovers
Fireplaces are a wonderful asset in any home, especially this time of year. But when different looks fall out of favor or don’t suit a homeowner’s personal style, they can be an eyesore. These six fireplace makeovers range from a simple change like painting the bricks to a major transformation such as a new two-story-high […]
How to Win a Bidding War
Trying to buy a home in today’s market is tough. COVID has motivated a lot of people to look for a home, but also deterred a lot of people from listing their home so the options are limited. Even though I look at housing trend data every day as part of my job at realtor.com […]
Here’s the #1 Way to Reduce Energy Expenses In Your Building (Hint, It’s Not Solar Panels)
For the 99% of folks who don’t know anything about green building, the assumption is that solar panel installation is the first priority in heading toward net-zero energy. When you install solar panels, solar reduces the need for natural gas power by converting the sun’s rays to energy instead. This is very much not the case, according to […]
Should You Pay Off Mortgage Points for Your Rental Property?
One way to lower the rate on your next mortgage is to buy mortgage points. But while buying points might make sense for some investors, for others it may not be the right way to go. The question of whether to buy points for your rental property or not is an important question that every […]
Yes, You Should Absolutely Tip Your Movers—Here’s How Much
Packed up and ready to move? If you’re among one of the millions of people who will move this year, it’s inevitable that you’ll face a common predicament: Do you tip movers? Moreover, how much do you tip movers? After an exhausting and busy moving day, trying to figure out how much to tip isn’t […]