SELLING YOUR HOME? DON’T NEGLECT THESE 6 MAINTENANCE TASKS

If you’re a homeowner, you already know that keeping your property in tiptop shape requires dedication and patience for ongoing maintenance. But what if you’ve put your home on the market, or even accepted an offer? Perhaps you’re thinking: Not my problem anymore. Sorry, folks, we’ve got news for you: Just because you’re selling doesn’t

Megamansion With Medical Room Is This Week’s Most Expensive New Listing

A stylish mansion in Holmby Hills has hit the market as this week’s most expensive new listing on realtor.com®. It’s listed for $69.9 million. Built in 2013 by real estate developer Nile Niami (who’s currently working on a $500 million L.A. megamansion), this Los Angeles home was sold to a Saudi buyer for $44 million

7 Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Tackle in September

For most of the country, September signals the end of summer’s dog days and a return to fuzzy sweaters, chilly evenings, and, of course, pumpkin spice everything (this is America, after all). But before those first autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s crucial to take a few steps to stave off any cold weather home

7 Signs a Homeowner Is Desperate to Sell

Every house hunter hopes to move into a new home with as few hitches as possible. And that largely depends on how eager (or, let’s be frank, desperate) a homeowner is to sell. And while it’s gauche to ask outright why someone is selling—Divorce? Job transfer? Downsizing?—there are ways to sniff out the answer. Here

How to Refinance a Mortgage—and Why a Refi Might Be Right for You

4 reasons to refinance There are several things that could prompt you to refinance: To get a lower interest rate. Many people want to refinance when interest rates are lower so that they can lower their monthly mortgage payments and, consequently, pay less in interest over the life of the loan. If that’s the case,

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10 Best-Kept Secrets for Selling Your Home

Tricks of the trade to help you get top dollar when selling your home. Selling Secret #10: Pricing it right Find out what your home is worth, then shave 15 to 20 percent off the price. You’ll be stampeded by buyers with multiple bids — even in the worst markets — and they’ll bid up

How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets (Budget-Friendly Renovation at Its Best!)

Kitchen renovations can cost a bundle, except this budget-friendly face-lift: painting your cabinets. Hire a professional to paint the cabinets in a midsize kitchen for about $750—or spend as little as $200 on materials and a weekend tackling this job yourself. When it’s done, it’ll look like you installed a brand-new set. Here’s how to paint kitchen cabinets. Prep

How to Successfully make a “Low-Ball” offer

It’s only natural to want a great deal on anything you buy. But unlike a TV or a pair of shoes, getting a smoking hot deal on buying a house takes a little more work than clipping coupons. The best house hunters know that a key step in getting a great deal on a home