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6 New Years Resolutions for Your Home

The Complete Guide to Buying a Home with an HOA

Know the ins and outs of your neighborhood's HOA rules before you buy, and how to get involved.

6 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays When It's on the Market

The holidays seems like an almost impossible time of year to sell a home. But with a few tricks and tips you can pull it off. 

What We're Reading This Week: November 23

Your Road to Better Credit and Qualifying for a Mortgage

Here's how to get a handle on your credit score before you start your loan process. 

What Your Credit Score Can't Do

You probably already know what your credit score can do. A good one can get you better interest rates on loans, and a bad one can make life tough. But here are some things your credit score can't do.

Ask the Expert: What Is a Home Inventory?

Quick, tell us the make, model, and serial number of your TV. How about the name of the paint you used in your upstairs guest bath? Can't remember? Okay, one more. How much longer do you have on your hot water heater's warranty? Any idea? Sounds like you need a home inventory. 

Ask the Expert: 5 Ways to Stage Your Home to Sell

Your home is warm and comfortable. It feels just right to you, and you love being surrounded by pictures of your family, mementos from trips, and that brown and orange afghan your mom made in 1973. But when you're trying to sell your house, a cleaner simpler look can help. We asked a home staging expert for her best tips.

Ready to Sell: Do We Really Need a Real Estate Agent?

So, you’re ready to sell your house. Like many sellers, you’re wondering if you really need a real estate agent, and it’s tempting to cut out the middleman, and keep that commission for yourself. And that may be the right option for you. Or you might find that a licensed real estate agent makes the process go more smoothly, and that taking time out from your own job would be more costly than you think. Before you decide, ask yourself these five questions.

Selling your house in autumn? Don't fall down on the job!

Selling your house in the fall? It's not just about raking leaves (though you will have to do that). Follow these tips to keep it looking good for potential buyers.