The homebuying process looks something like this: Get preapproved for a mortgage, find your dream home and win the bidding war. But before you can move those boxes in and start enjoying your new property, you have one more major step to take: the home inspection. A home inspection isn't an appraisal. In fact, an inspection [...]
Efficiency-labeled homes are showing an increase in popularity and preference for new homebuyers, and are improving in visibility across housing markets. If you’re wondering how to increase home value for appraisal, then improving the energy-efficiency of your home is an option that creates benefits for both current and future homeowners. According to the Building Codes Assistance [...]
Think about all the things you use in your house every day. From water to electronics and appliances, we all consume a considerable amount of energy and resources every day in our homes. The good news is that with just a few simple changes to your daily routine, you can greatly reduce your impact on the [...]
A Zillow analysis of more than 32,000 photos from sold residential properties finds specific colors can either boost or crimp a home's selling price. The analysis controlled for square footage, the age of the home, the date of the transaction and location, and then compared the sale prices of homes with white walls versus those [...]
How to Take on Spring Cleaning Obviously, spring cleaning is quite the task. Sometimes I struggle with getting myself to clean the bathroom, yet spring cleaning consists of cleaning the entire house – which isn’t easy. The key is to find the most manageable approach for you. Here are a couple of ways to go about [...]