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As far as planning the perfect summer garden goes, even the most novice of gardeners know the basic necessities: sunlight, water, and healthy soil. If you really want your garden to thrive, though, you need to plant the right mix of plants, too. The best backyards and gardens include a few plants that are known to attract healthy pollinators, […]

Between cooking messes, dirty dishes, and everyday spills, your kitchen goes through a lot in one week. It’s easily one of the most trafficked rooms in the house (not to mention where you prep your meals), making it even more important to clean regularly. Whether it’s a sauce-splattered stovetop or coffee-stained counter, cleaning every surface in your kitchen […]

Selling your home at all is a feat, but selling it at a higher price than expected is a major victory worthy of celebration. So many factors—from paint colors to outdated appliances—can make your home harder to sell. But it should come as some consolation that there are some features that not only can make your home […]

Washington, DCCNN —  A settlement announced by the National Association of Realtors on Friday, which ended its litigation with some homesellers, could fundamentally change how Americans buy and sell their homes. The agreement will effectively destroy the rules that many critics say help drive home prices higher. The new rules are likely to be fairer for home […]

Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning your home. Spring cleaning is important for everyone, particularly if you’re an allergy sufferer. Enjoying a healthy and home isn’t as hard you may think. Just follow our top 10 spring cleaning tips and tricks for allergy sufferers in 2023. Looking for a specific […]

Harvesting delicious summer fruits and vegetables shouldn’t come with a constant fear of deer, rabbits, birds, and more getting the first taste. No one trying to enjoy a relaxing day of golf wants to worry about dodging goose droppings everywhere they step. Neither do the friends you invited to the lake for a day spent […]

As your garden starts waking up in spring, it’s time to start planting, pruning, and prepping for the growing season ahead. Just as you give your house a good spring cleaning to freshen it up after a long winter, you can take a similar approach to getting your garden in shape for the warmer months. Tackle all […]

Kitchen renovations can get expensive, so be sure to invest your money in projects that provide a return on investment. 1. Add a Kitchen Island A stunning kitchen is both a focal point of a home and a great selling feature when it comes time to put your property on the market. But before you […]

In your search for a home, you might have considered whether you want to live in a community with a homeowners association (HOA). Making that decision comes down to fully understanding what an HOA is, what it does, and what kinds of rules an HOA can make and enforce.  “HOAs serve an excellent purpose in helping all […]

Interest rates remain high and the market is still competitive. Does this portend a market crash soon? It seems experts and real estate agents have been anticipating a housing market crash since the pandemic as home prices skyrocketed and interest rates on mortgages doubled, but it hasn’t happened yet. Is 2024 the year? “The housing […]