3 Ways to Extend Your Outdoor Living Season
In Yard & PatioMake an outdoor living area comfy long after the sun sets or the leaves turn with outdoor lighting, a patio heater, and a glowing firepit or portable fireplace.
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BuyWhat You Need to Know About Buyer Love Letters to Home Sellers
Think twice before you write or receive a home love letter.
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Yard & Patio3 Money-Saving Landscaping Tips Perfect for Fall
For a pretty yard — and a full plate, too.
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Home Maintenance Tips4 Things Proactive Homeowners Do in September
Fall’s cooler temps are perfect for deck and yard improvements.
Get Your Yard Glowing for Fall
Work a little lighting and landscape magic to enjoy outdoor living when a chill is in the air.
Outdoor Lighting Ideas for a Warm & Inviting Glow
In Painting & LightingIt’s called the ‘moonlight effect,’ and here’s how to get it.
Fire Pit or Money Pit? 9 Ways to Avoid Overspending
In Yard & PatioDon’t do built-in seating. Your butt (and budget) will thank you for it.
Protect Your Home–Keep Bad Weather from Doing Its Worst
You can’t control the weather, but you can limit damage to your house and yard with basic maintenance and a few extra steps.
9 Ways to Disaster-Proof Your Home Against Storms
In Home InsuranceTurns out a tidy yard and clean gutters do way more than just look nice.
What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
In Home InsuranceYou’d be surprised at what your home insurance policy doesn’t cover. Here’s what is and isn’t covered by your insurance.
5 Trees That’ll Withstand the Worst Storms and Still Look Gorgeous
In Yard & PatioMore curb appeal, less hassle. That’s what these trees offer.
13 Tips for Home Wildfire Protection
In Home InsuranceAll it takes is for one ember to fall on your roof. Don’t let it happen.
How to Check for Flood Risk During Home Buying
In Home InsuranceWork with professionals who can assess flood risk and help you decide how much you can tolerate.
What to Do When You Love the House–but Not the Price
If your needs for your new house would cut into your finances or create risk, explore your options.
How to Prevent (Home) Buyer’s Remorse
In BuyYou can make a successful offer on a home even in a competitive market — with the right information and help.
3 Must vs. Lust Buying Tips to Avoid Overspending
In House HuntingThe super-simple (and fun) way to separate needs from nice-to-haves.
How to Shop Around for a Mortgage Loan
In Buy & SellHome buyers who do mortgage loan shopping can avoid leaving money on the table.
First-Time Home Buyers: What You Need to Know
How to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it.
The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepHow to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it.
What to Know About Your Credit Before Buying a Home
In FinancingIt’s not just whether you pay your bills on time that matters.
Your Questions Answered: Best Home Buying Tips for First-Timers
In First-Time Home BuyerNo, you probably don’t need to put 20% down.
The Hunt is About So Much More than the House
See firsthand what first-timers face, and how relying on the expertise of a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, helps them prep for the unexpected and make sure this milestone decision is made with confidence.
What to Expect During a Home Inspection
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepFrom finding an inspector to dealing with surprises — this is your guide to getting a house checked out.
8 Simple Rules for Negotiating Your Offer and Getting That House
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepYou and your agent are going to use everything you’ve learned to seal the deal.