Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Home prices have been rising faster than incomes for years. In 2019, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reported that home prices had…
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Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Hiring a contractor is one of the best ways to get home repairs done quickly, but you’ll want to be cautious when deciding exactly who to hire,…
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Home improvement sales have jumped during the pandemic as people take advantage of extra time at home. In a recent survey, more than one-third of…
It’s difficult to pick up home design magazine, scroll through Pinterest, or turn on HGTV without seeing beautiful patterns of wallpaper covering walls of homes. Wallpaper has made a…
Finishing a basement is a great way to add livable square footage to your home without having to build a new addition. And while finishing a basement often seems like a DIY job, there are…
Often influenced by personality, mood, and likes or dislikes, home décor styles can be very personal. Many homeowners have a vision for their home to be a true reflection of their taste,…
One of the key metrics lenders use to determine whether you qualify for a loan is the amount of home equity you have. Equity is the difference between the appraised value in your home and…
One of the advantages of owning a home is that you’ll build up equity as a homeowner, and you can potentially use it to finance other things. You may need or want to do some remodeling,…