Connie Nichols, Realtor, GRI

These renovations could have two benefits: higher return on investment and better designs for aging in place.

Top 7 home renovations that can increase your property's value — and quality of life as you age See 7 remodeling projects that can enhance your home's value — and improve quality of life as you age — with average costs and ROI.

Making repairs and updates can be costly, but there are ways to cover the costs while minimizing interest payments and debt.

Paying for Home Improvements Could you use one of these three methods?

Whether or not you have central air conditioning, most of these practices can keep your space cooler (and your energy bills lower).

How to cool down a house without AC — 8 techniques to try this summer Experts explain how to cool down a house without AC with these clever tips and tricks

Are you a retiree with a low interest rate on your mortgage? Is maintenance getting overwhelming? Read this for options beyond staying in your current home.

Retired and 'Stuck' With a Mortgage Below 4%? You Have Options You may feel like a mortgage prisoner, but your options may be more doable than you think.

When it comes time to remodel your bathroom, it's important to weigh the pros and cons of different materials. Consider price, durability and more with this guide.

How to Choose Bathroom Countertops Choose the bathroom countertop that best fits your home by checking out the pros and cons of marble, granite, quartz, laminate, wood, and tile.

Even once the excitement of a new house wears off, you should document how your property looks -- both inside and out.

Are you regularly taking photos of your home? Here's why you should.

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Native plants are low maintenance and good for the environment -- plus, they can add visual appeal to your property.

12 Reasons to Plant Native Instead of Non-Native Plants Choosing native plants for the garden protects the planet, helps wildlife, and lessens outdoor chores without sacrificing curb appeal.

Homeowners reached a new record high in home equity in the first quarter of this year.

As Home Values Soar, Americans Are Sitting on Record High Home Equity On average, today's homeowners could tap into about $206,000 per mortgage.

If you're looking for new accents or furniture, you may find what you need at a secondhand store. This guide has some pro tips so you don't get overwhelmed.

How to Thrift Shop Like an Interior Designer If you're wondering how to start thrifting—or improve how you do it now—you've come to the right place. We talked to designers for their best tips for shopping secondhand

Check out interior design trends from the 1950s through the 2000s. You may discover a vision for your home's decor.

Retro Style Ideas You can mix and match your favorite elements.

Get to know what an escrow account is used for during the mortgage process.

Explaining escrow Escrow is a financial instrument where a third party holds money or property on behalf of other parties engaged in a financial transaction. When that financial transaction is getting a mortgage to buy a house, you’ll probably hear about escrow 2 times during the process: first when you put down ea...

Working within a tight space isn't easy -- but these seven tips could help you make the most of a small bedroom space.

7 narrow bedroom ideas that will take your space from cramped to cozy Designers share the narrow bedroom ideas they use to creatively design

These government loans can be a great choice for some homebuyers. Here's what you should know.

What Is a USDA loan? USDA loans can give consumers a no-down-payment way to finance their home purchase.

Are you looking for a budgeting strategy that allows you to make the most of your earnings? This may be a good option.

The New 60/30/10 Budgeting Method In today’s inflated economy, the 60/30/10 budgeting method could be a better option for your financial situation than the traditional 50/30/20 rule.

Paying off your mortgage early seems like an easy decision, but there are several factors you should consider.

Should you prepay your mortgage? Here are some pros and cons.

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Whether you have allergies or just want to create a healthier living space, use these 12 tips to improve your home's air quality.

12 Natural Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality Sometimes you need to freshen the air in your home, but can't open the cold window. Improve your home's indoor air quality naturally with these 12 tips.

Creating a command center in your home could simplify chores, activities and more.

How to create a family command center – to revolutionize your family's organization A family command center can help reduce stress and chaos on a daily basis by keeping everyone in your home organized and on the same page

If you're like most people these days, you want to stay in your home for the long haul. See what else this report uncovered about homebuying and homeowners.

New American Homeowner Report Reveals Mindset, Priorities and Challenges of a New Generation 83% of recent first-time homeowners were surprised by the complexity of their homes after moving in — and they need help.

Moving can be stressful, but these four tips can help ensure you're prepared.

Are you considering a long-distance move? Here's how you can do it.

Read about the decisions that go into home staging from a professional stager.

See How a Home Stager Instantly Doubled the Space in a Tiny Living Room Everything can seem bigger in Texas.

One home update you may not have anticipated is a new driveway installation, but it can boost your home's value. Get a breakdown of this project's average costs.

A New Driveway Can Boost Your Curb Appeal But How Much Do They Cost? We Found Out Knowing new driveway costs helps you decide between the different types of driveway materials and styles. Find out how much a new driveway costs in this guide.

You can create a cleaner, more organized home in just one weekend. Here's how:

Simplify your home over a weekend by following these 4 expert-approved steps Organizing and decluttering your home needn't feel overwhelming when you follow this easy 4-step process

There's good reason to be optimistic about the housing market this year.

Housing Market Picks Up Steam The new year has brought new energy.

Let's work together to figure out how you can respond if the seller makes a counteroffer.

Need help negotiating a home purchase? Here are four strategies you could use.

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Read this to find out how you could qualify for the Section 121 Exclusion when selling your home.

Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: What to Know The IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you are eligible.

Textural components and mirrors are just two of the ways you can make your entryway pop.

13 Small Entryway Ideas That Make a Big First Impression You may not feel like you can do a lot with a small entryway, but these small entryway ideas prove otherwise. From incorporating mirrors to adding hooks and storage, there are myriad ways to make a beautiful and functional entryway space.

If you want to stay in your home after retirement, there's no such thing as planning too early.

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