If you’re “bad with plants” but still wish you could beautify your home or garden, succulents and air plants are a great choice. They are hard to kill and versatile enough for use in a wide range of creative projects….
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If you’re “bad with plants” but still wish you could beautify your home or garden, succulents and air plants are a great choice. They are hard to kill and versatile enough for use in a wide range of creative projects….
Utilitarian spaces like laundry rooms and mudrooms seldom receive the attention they deserve, which is odd when you consider how often they are used. A properly planned utility room can be a complete housekeeping area that simplifies your household chores….
By Shannon Ireland What would you do if someone broke into your apartment or rental home and stole your belongings? Or if a fire damaged your possessions? If you’re one of the estimate 37 percent of renters with renters insurance, you…
Of the many things that can trip you up when buying a home with mortgage financing, writing offers is one of the most common. When you’re finally writing a home purchase offer (also called a purchase contract) after a long…
By Erinn Valencich When a well-known TV producer purchased a vacation home in Los Angeles’ Venice Canal Historic District, the home was in desperate need of a makeover. The media room, in particular, felt pedestrian and outdated. The new owners…
One of the most challenging aspects of decorating a home is mixing patterns. Home magazines make it look so effortless, but often when you try to replicate a mix of patterns in your own rooms, it can look busy and forced….
When tax time rolls around, many homeowners are surprised at the amount of property tax they owe. If you disagree with the stated value of your property, it’s worth a closer look to see if your bill has increased fairly. To…
One of the hardest parts of getting a mortgage is interpreting advice from all the parties involved: mortgage lender, real estate agent, insurer, attorney or escrow officer, tax adviser, financial adviser, plus your family, friends and colleagues. Since your mortgage lender…
Tax season affects everyone, but while homeowners can claim the mortgage interest deduction, most renters don’t see many tax savings. Some states do have renter tax credits, but they generally provide minimal savings. Renters shouldn’t fret, however. Most American homeowners actually get…
If you are in the market to buy a home, expect to see distressed sales: foreclosures, short sales and Real Estate Owned sales (REOs). Many buyers associate distressed sales with “deals,” causing their eyes to light up. More risk-averse buyers hear…