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8 Signs a Home Buyer Isn’t Serious If all those excited home buyer declarations like “This place is just perfect for us” and “I have to have it!” were binding, selling houses would be a breeze. But, as with everything in life, it’s not what people say, it’s what they do that really matters.

Tips for Designing Your Dream Kitchen Island With coronavirus continuing to be an issue this winter, the only island you might see is in your kitchen, so why not make it great?

4 Habits of Successful Home Buyers—Get Yourself Ready to Buy Buying a home is as much about your state of mind as the state of your bank account—but both need to be in great condition. Here's how to get in shape.

Can artificial intelligence make health care more efficient? Economists think technology has been responsible for between 25% and 50% of growth in health expenditure in OECD countries over the past 50 years, growth which has seen the sector’s share of GDP grow relentlessly. In many of those countries it has achieved much. And yet, after decades of costly ef...

How One Couple Dreamed Up An English Country Kitchen In The City The popularity of Mad Men sparked a renewed interest in mid-century modern interiors. Many homeowners were eager to embrace the sleek style — but not Chris Beech and Erin Svara.

7 Reasons Quartz Counters Are The Answer For Your Kitchen Has the tide finally turned on granite? In the last few years, granite has continued to be a popular choice for kitchen counters, but has lost ground to quartz, which is now the go-to for homebuyers and renovators, not to mention design shows and flippers. If you're getting ready to redo your kitche...

9 Gadgets for the Home That Will Actually Save You Hours of Work From color-matching apps and sensors to robot vacuums, these products are so good at saving time that they will likely become part of the family

5 Lifetime Renters Share Why They Choose Not to Buy a Home Homeownership is the backbone of the American dream, so why are more and more people against it?

This 970-Square-Foot Madrid Home Transforms With a Few Small Interventions A new color palette, mirrors, and some other simple changes give a completely new look to the space

Offering Some Gentle Advice and Practical Tips for Home Selling-Buying Amidst the multitude of lawsuits confronting Realtors and the real estate industry, and in light of the recent proposed settlement proffered by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), licensed sales agents and brokers find themselves facing uncertainty and tasked with the challenge to learn, add...

3 Plant-Based Dinner Recipes To Make This Week On the heels of writing two bestselling cookbooks, Desiree Nielsen is launching her third, Plant Magic, with more than 100 new plant-based recipes. Satisfying vegan recipes including the protein-packed Cumin Lime Black Bean Burgers, Spicy Tofu Nuggets and Whole Roasted Cauliflower will get you excit...

10 Parisian Decor Trends We're Copying For romantic decor inspired by the city of lights, follow these tips!

Do Electric Vehicles Need a Garage? A Reality Check for Eco-Minded Homebuyers While many might assume that an electrical vehicle should be stored and charged in a garage, a new study suggests that EV owners might not need to keep a garage on their home-shopping must-have list.

How to Eliminate Dust From Every Surface in Your Home Twelve tricks to properly banish those annoying flecks of dirt and grime

How to Start a Home Renovation Adding on to your house is a very popular decorating idea nowadays. Whether you've always wanted a new addition or just think it's time to spruce up your home you need to have a plan to make the process go smoothly. From hiring a contracting company to figuring out exactly how to pay for the additio...

6 Paint Colours That Make Your Home Look Expensive With the rising prices on pretty much everything, it's hard to figure out what to splurge on and where to save. However, your next update doesn't have a lot to make your home look chic and luxurious.

Is 3D Printed Housing the Future? In a location outside of Austin, Texas, machines are creating three- and four-bedroom homes—100 to be exact. Lennar, one of the country's biggest homebuilders, partnered with ICON, a 3D printing company, on this project. They are creating the first housing development that's 3D printed on-site.

73 Kitchen Island Ideas to Elegantly Anchor the Heart of Your Home Craft an island that earns its spot as the room’s focal point with these tips from design experts

Home tech: Locked and loaded What if your smartphone was also the key to your home? At The Danny on Danforth, a new 10-storey, 40-suite condominium from GALA Developments at 2359 Danforth Ave., residents don’t need a physical key or a fob. Instead, they can use an app called Latch to open the front door.

Which State Really Has the Lowest Taxes? This Is the True Cost of Local Levies When it comes to moving to a new state to reduce state tax liability, the nine states without their own individual income taxes often draw the most attention.

Ontario woman shares her secrets to 'recession recipes' and 'under $2' meals 'I don’t think many people are headed to the grocery store and getting out under a couple $100 per week,' says Carleigh Bodrug

What Does It Take To Sell a House With Truly Questionable Decor? Find Out Here One of the most awkward moments for any listing agent is walking into a home they hope to sell—only to realize it’s filled with some highly unusual choices in decor.

12 Home Splurges That You’ll Never Regret, According to Interior Designers From steam ovens to custom art, design pros weigh in on the extravagant buys that merit the hefty price tag

Add Luxury to Your Home with These 7 Affordable Hacks Expensive homes tend to sell better and seem more attractive to people overall. There is no denying that people love luxurious touches that speak of elegance and impeccable taste, but is it possible to achieve this under a certain budget? Yes! There are numerous affordable ways to make your home see...

Buy Like an A-Lister: Steal These 7 Homebuying Secrets From Celebrities File this nugget under “something you already know”: A-list celebrities shop for homes much differently than an average buyer. They aren’t hitting open houses, hoping to find the perfect place (or a free cookie).

Wallpaper Trends For Your Home In 2024 Wallpaper is an easy way to change the look of your home and add some flare without repainting the walls. Plus, it now comes in easy-to-remove options, which means it won't be a problem to take it off once you get tired of the look.

Top Remodels and Renovations That Actually Pay Off In 2017, Americans spent over $6,600 per homeowner on home improvement projects. Perhaps it’s because of the popularity of HGTV shows, but this has been on the rise. People are fascinated with having nice homes. What about when it’s time to sell? Is it worth remodeling or renovating your home be...

6 Tips For Staging When Selling Real Estate Real Estate agents and owners alike take many factors into consideration when wishing to sell a home, including where to advertise, whether to list with multiple agents, what and how much are similar homes priced in your area, setting a reasonable sales price, and enhancing the curb appeal of a hous...

How does 'the least affordable housing market in recent memory' look in your area? Check our map California has the top four counties with the highest median home values, nationwide. Explore housing market prices across the US with these maps.