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In Defense of Having a (Slightly) Cluttered Home See why a little clutter is healthy for you. Then get some toxin-removing plants and natural cleaning products.

6 Signs It's Time to Upsize Your Home Inner Circle members: Share a personalized version of this article from the members area.It’s easy to get used to the space you live in; you sort of work with what you’ve got. But after a while, something’s gotta give! If you find yourself nodding at any of the signs below, it’s probably tim...

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How to Choose Your Bathroom Vanity Lighting Get tips on sconces, pendants, chandeliers, pot lights and LED strips — and find out where to place them

Lighting on a deck can transform the entire space!

How to Install Deck Rail Lighting Ask This Old House master electrician, Heath Eastman, installs undermount, LED deck railing lights for a homeowner whose only deck lighting includes a single, bright spotlight.

Every homeowners dream!

We Spoke to the NYC Woman Who Found a Whole Apartment Behind Her Bathroom Mirror “I was kind of expecting there to be somebody.”

Does it still count as a splurge if there’s a high ROI?

8 Popular Home Upgrades (and How Much They Cost) What are the best home upgrades to add value to your house? HouseLogic lists the value of house upgrades and improvements with the highest ROI.

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That would be appraisal, inspection, and financing!

What Are the Most Common Contingencies? - Realty Times When you’re buying a home, there’s something called a contingency to be aware of. A contingency clause means that certain requirements must be met for the contract to be binding. If the terms of the contingency aren’t met, then the contract might end. Sometimes these are described as if-then s...

$2 of increased sale price for every $1 spent on staging! Plus it sells faster!

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Plumbing problems?

5 Homeowner Need-to-Knows About Indoor Plumbing We often take plumbing for granted… until there’s a problem. But a little routine maintenance can help prevent plumbing issues before they become significant problems. Here are five ways to minimize plumbing setbacks.

Investing in real estate is usually a safe bet, but be sure you know what you are getting into first!

Don't Fall Victim to These 3 Real Estate Investing Myths | The Motley Fool If you're considering buying real estate for investment purposes, make sure you aren't duped by these misconceptions.

Budget-Friendly Landscaping Projects When a house needs a lot of attention, the yard can get short shrift. Here are some budget-friendly ways to improve your great outdoors.

The age old wisdom of real estate is still true...

It can get pretty detailed, best to study up and know what you're signing!

Understanding the Closing Costs Associated With a New Home Purchase Most buyers just want to know what fees and costs are associated with their new home purchase or refinance. Here's how you can explain it to them.

A detailed look at the wood situation.

How Lumber Shortages Are Affecting Home Builds Globally Houzz editors around the world report on how countries are adapting to an unprecedented shortage of construction wood

A little gravel can equal a lot of wow!

How to Lay a Budget-Friendly Gravel Path What does it take to make a walkway in a weekend? Edging, gravel and elbow grease.

Before thinking of offering a luxury item to attract potential home buyers read this article on the negative impact incentives can have.

Do's and Don’ts of Homebuyer Incentives Homebuyer incentives can be smart marketing or a waste of money. Find out when and how to use them.

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7 Lies That Can Destroy Your Home-Buying Chances The information on your mortgage application directly affects whether you'll get approved, and for how much. Here’s what happens if you fudge the details.

You have to be mindful of not only the personal elements that can come with doing this type of transaction with a relative, but the IRS may also scrutinize the transaction.

What to Know About Selling a Home to a Family Member - Realty Times It’s not uncommon to want to sell a home to a family member, but it can become a tricky situation. You have to be mindful of not only the personal elements that can come with doing this type of transaction with a relative, but the IRS may also scrutinize the transaction if you don’t avoid certai...