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10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst) Return on Investment
skhoward/iStock.comRemodeling may be a labor of love, but it’s also an investment that can seriously boost the value of your home. Only by how much? Well, according to Remodeling magazine’s 2016 Cost...
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When to Sell Your House: 6 Surefire Signs Now Is The Time
Paul Bradbury/Getty ImagesWhen to sell your house is not always the easiest question to answer. Most people don’t plan on living in their first (or second or maybe even third) home forever, but knowing...
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6 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling a House
There are some important repairs to make before selling a house, so don’t be in too much of a hurry to get your home listed. Selling your home might feel like a rush to the finish line. The market is...
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5 Reasons I Hate Swimming Pools—and I’m Not Alone
-Oxford-/iStockWhen I was a kid, my parents bought a house with a pool in the backyard. It was glorious. My sister and I spent our weekends practicing our dives in the deep end, lolling about on pool...
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5 Common (but Terrible) Reasons for Overpricing Your Home
Photobuay/iStockWe know, we know—you love your house. The kitchen is the perfect size, your weekly summer barbecues give your neighbors patio envy, and your ’70s-style conversation pit is totally...
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The Thing That Can Add $5K in Value to Your House
rickszczechowski/iStockBecoming a homeowner is still the American Dream for many people. You apply for a 15- or 30-year mortgage and add as many home upgrades and improvements as possible. In addition...
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Life in a Construction Zone: 5 Things to Expect When You Renovate Your Home
powerofforever/iStockAt some point in the middle of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” marathon you probably decided you hate your kitchen, and the dining room, the master bedroom, and maybe even both of your...
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The 7 Best Home Improvements You’ll Ever Make
If you’re the type of homeowner who loves to lavish a little TLC on your home in the form of some smart renovations, the question remains: What are the very best home improvements to make? Whether...
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Gonzo Gourmet Gadgets: Are Niche Kitchen Appliances Worth the Cash?
Steam Oven: ThermadorIt’s that special time of year! No, we’re not talking about Thanksgiving. We’re talking about kitchen gadget season, where websites and brick-and-mortar retailers are packed with...
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Your Must-Watch List: Realtor.com’s Most-Viewed Videos of 2016
Over the past year, we’ve debuted hundreds of videos dedicated to our favorite subject: homes! We’ve attracted millions of eyeballs overall, but a few clips stood out when we tallied the most-viewed...
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The Renovations That Will Pay Off the Most for Your Home in 2017
panic_attack/iStockNew year, new home improvement projects? Whether you’re dying to update your kitchen, add a half-bath, or kick back on a brand-new deck, it pays off big-time knowing just what kind...
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Remodel vs. Renovation: What’s the Difference?
Feverpitched/iStockYou say potato, I say potahto. Remodel vs. renovation … same thing, right? While the terms remodel and renovation are used interchangeably all the time, they are actually very...
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The Secret to Making Money in Real Estate May Be Buying a Home Near This...
DragonImages/iStockHere’s some food for thought. Americans who own homes that are closer to a Trader Joe’s grocery store—as opposed to a Whole Foods or ALDI grocery store—saw higher home price...
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TV Terrors: 7 Ways Real Estate Reality Shows Created Nightmare Sellers
cyano66/iStockThese days, if you’re looking for ideas around home staging and improvement, all you have to do is turn on the TV. With dozens—dozens!—of real estate reality shows dominating prime time,...
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No Second Chances: Our 7-Step Plan to Making a Dazzling First Impression on...
hikesterson/iStock; realtor.comStudies show that we make up our minds about people within seconds of meeting them. So it stands to reason that prospective buyers are doing the very same thing with your...
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These Holiday Gifts Could Increase the Value of Your Friend’s Home
cabania/iStockSelling a home can be a stressful experience even in a seller’s market—but certain gifts can take that pressure away and boost a home’s sale price in the process. A few simple home...
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Righteous Renovations! These Home Features Are Proven to Pay Off
pbombaert/Getty ImagesAfter all these years of paying down your mortgage, spending thousands on maintenance, and pouring buckets of blood, sweat, and cash into your home, you’re finally ready to move...
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Do Hardwood Floors Provide the Best Return on Investment?
vicnt/iStockHardwood floors are durable, easy to clean, and look great. But will installing hardwood floors actually pay off when it comes time to sell your home? Real estate professionals affirm that...
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What the 20 Most Popular Home Renovations Are Really Worth
Planning to renovate your kitchen, add a master suite, or undertake some other pricey home improvements? Watch out—not all of these home improvements pay off like they did in the past, according to...
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Does a Pool Add Value to a Home? Diving Into the Pros and Cons
piovesempre/iStockThere’s nothing like diving into a crystal-clear swimming pool on a hot day. To many homeowners and buyers, a pool is a plus—an upscale amenity that will enhance your life and make...
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