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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Cleaning & Decluttering6 Tasks That Every Smart Homeowner Does in October
Why now’s the perfect time to replace appliances.
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.
Laid-Back Living With Home Storage and Cleaning Solutions
Your home will look and feel amazing with these creative ideas for quick cleaning and organization all year round.
Home Organization Ideas to Turn Unused Space into Storage Heaven
In Storage Ideas & HacksYou can fit an entire closet where?
14 Hacks You Can Do Now to Make House Cleaning Go Faster
In Cleaning & DeclutteringLike rubber gloves for pet hair. Works like a magnet.
A Killer Strategy for a Tidy Home When You’re Time-Squished
In Cleaning & DeclutteringHere’s a surprisingly functional way to achieve a forever-organized home.
6 Sneaky Storage Ideas to Hide Your Clutter in Plain Sight
In Cleaning & DeclutteringSolve the problem of corralling your stuff once and for all.
Attic & Basement Storage Ideas to Gain More Space
In Basement & AtticYou’ll get more livable space while getting rid of clutter. It’s a win-win!
8 Storage Tips to Help You Clean Better, Clean Faster
In Cleaning & DeclutteringThe glove hack in #5 is borderline genius.
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.