Those spare Allen wrenches and $1 tape measure from Ikea aren’t going to cut it if you’re making real home improvements. Here are the...

It's a good idea to hire an HVAC company to inspect and do maintenance on your system every fall and spring. They'll do things like...

The Federal Reserve pours billions of dollars every month into the mortgage market. Home prices have skyrocketed beyond affordability for...

Real estate valuation might appear complicated and arbitrary to some consumers. They might wonder why an “exactly the same” house next...

There’s something appealing about the idea of a do-it-yourself home improvement project. By tackling a job yourself, you can save money...

Think about it: Most of your guests (and if your home is on the market, many would-be buyers) see your home only in the evening, when its...

Don’t think you’re at risk? Over the last five years, fire departments have responded to an average of 8,200 house fires per year...

With a red-hot seller's market, listings are now getting multiple offers — and agents have to be prepared for bidding wars. Here are a...

Successful burglars have lots in common — home owners who unwittingly give invitations to robbery. Here’s how thieves thank you for your...

By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that homeownership will fit in your budget. Homeownership should make you...

An inviting open house can put your home on buyers’ short lists. Get ready for your open house -- stress-free -- by starting early and...

Keep your emotions in check and your eyes on the goal, and you’ll pay less when purchasing a home. Buying a home can be emotional, but...

Here’s how to clean up your credit so you get the least-expensive home loan possible. Getting the loan that suits your situation at the...

We spend a third of our lives passed out, tucked between the covers, drooling all over the pillow. But when it comes to home...

A real yard. Closets bigger than your average microwave. The freedom to decorate however you darn well please! Making the switch from...

If you’re selling a home, you’ll want to know how much it’s going to cost you to close the deal. That way you can make a plan for buying...

Buying a home is difficult, but try selling your home and buying another at the same time. On a level of difficulty, this is the...

A home inspection is a lot like a test-driving a new car, only better. Instead of just punching the accelerator and a few dash buttons to...

It's Not THAT Complicated There are two unfortunate realities surrounding electricity bills—they are often expensive and very confusing...