Story Idea: Prep Your Home for Winter
Winter is coming! It is only a matter of time before most of us will be spending a lot more time indoors, so it is important to make sure that your house is clean for you and prepared for any cold and...
View ArticleStory Ideas: The Importance of Technology in Selling Your Home
Changing and improving technology influences nearly every aspect of our lives, so it makes sense that it also affects the way homeowners and their agents market and sell homes. So what are the tools...
View ArticleStory Idea: Declutter Your Home
Why do some people think organizing their home is for a must-do only in the spring? With the holiday season approaching, people across the country are preparing their homes for visiting family, holiday...
View ArticleStory Ideas: Protect Your Home From the Cold
When the temperature drops and words like “icy conditions” and “blizzard” start appearing in the weather forecast, keeping a house warm and cozy becomes even more important and even more difficult....
View ArticleStory Idea: Selling in Winter
Selling a home during the winter months can be an overwhelming undertaking. For most families the holidays are already a stressful time of year, so adding a house sale to the mix is an intimidating...
View ArticleStory Ideas: Preparing homes for extreme weather
Preparing for typical winter weather can be hard for homeowners, but dealing with dangerous winter conditions, such as blizzards or extreme cold, can be overwhelming. The key to surviving extreme...
View ArticleStory Ideas: Filing Taxes as a New Homeowner
For many new homeowners the year they buy their own home will also be the first year they do not take the standard deduction when doing their taxes. It can be confusing to know what is eligible for...
View ArticleStory Ideas: Should a Homeowner Take the Lowest Bid for a Remodel?
How does a homeowner know when to spend a lot of money on a home project versus when it is all right to go a cheaper route? When taking bids for a renovation project, it can be tempting to take the...
View ArticleStory Idea: How NFIP Expiration Would Affect Homeowners
On September 30, less than six months from now, the National Flood Insurance Program will expire. The National Association of REALTORS® is working closely with federal regulators and members of...
View ArticleStory Idea: The Importance of Lawn Care
Taking care of a home’s landscape in the summer heat can be a daunting task for many homeowners. However, if a homeowner is looking to sell his or her home in the warmer months, maintaining or creating...
View ArticleStory Idea – National Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate and promote the American Dream of owning a home. REALTORS® know that homeownership is the best investment an individual can make to build...
View ArticleStory Idea – Common Mistakes Homeowners Make With Good Intentions
New homeowners always have the best intentions when it comes to taking care of their house. However, no one is knows all the ins and outs of maintaining a home right off the bat, so avoidable mistakes...
View ArticleStory Idea – Homeowners Are Finally Ready to Sell
According to a new survey from the National Association of REALTORS®, 71 percent of Americans believe that now is a good time to sell their home. This is an increase from 69 percent last quarter and 61...
View ArticleStory Idea – Selling a Home? Consider Staging!
Most home sellers know the importance of keeping their house clean and clutter free while it is on the market, but sometimes, taking a few extra steps can make all the difference. That is where staging...
View ArticleStory Idea – How to NOT Get Scammed by a Contractor
While the majority of contractors are honest professionals, it is still important for homeowners to be aware of possible scammers, frauds or swindlers when hiring a contractor before undergoing a...
View ArticleStory Idea: Clever Cures for the Worst of Winter
Cold weather can keep homeowners cooped up inside for months, so why not use that time to take on some quick and easy DIY home repairs! For homeowners who are not that handy, they can take on projects...
View ArticleStory Ideas: Getting Pre-approved for a Mortgage
After finding a REALTOR®, being pre-approved for a mortgage is one of the most critical steps potential homebuyers should complete. This is essentially an assurance from a lender that the buyer is...
View ArticleStory Ideas: Landscaping Projects Anyone Can Tackle
Spring has sprung, and for many homeowners, this means it is time to head outdoors. Now is the time of year to tackle landscaping projects, and HouseLogic has ideas for projects that even the most...
View ArticleStory Ideas: Creating a Color Scheme for a Whole House
Picking a color for just one room in a home can be difficult, so choosing colors for an entire house can be overwhelming. Figuring out how to coordinate colors in the kitchen with the colors in the...
View ArticleStory Ideas: Don’t Bust Your Budget on Home Repairs
For new homeowners, the first time the toilet starts leaking can cause them to panic and run to hire the nearest plumber. They may be surprised to find out, however, how easy it is to make some of...
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