Your home is an investment, and like most investments, its value is more likely to grow the more attention you give it. Over the past few years, we’ve written dozens of articles on how to boost the value of your home on a budget. Below, we shared a few more tips on how to maintain […]
Spring is a great time of the year to do a lot of things – gardening, traveling, walking in the park, grilling out – including selling your home. So how do you make sure you get the most for your house once it hits the market? Below, we’ve shared a list of “must-do home improvement […]
When it comes to fixing up an old home, there are a lot of things to consider. Perhaps the most important decision, however, is choosing whether to rehabilitate or restore the property (yes, there is a difference). So how do you know which approach is the right one to take? Below, we’ve shared a list […]
We’ve all heard or read recent stories about the astronomically high rental rates in hotspots such as San Francisco, New York, and Denver but apparently the problem is a bit more widespread than we thought. According to a report from Zillow last quarter, buying a home is becoming a better bargain than renting one […]
I think we can all agree that relocating during the holiday season isn’t ideal. But it’s not impossible, either. Back in 1991, my family moved from a farmhouse in southeastern Indiana to a ranch across the border in Ohio on Christmas Eve. We all ended up sleeping on the floor that first night but we […]
Well, it looks like the rental boom in the U.S. is here to stay. According to a report from the Urban Institute and article in the National Real Estate Investor, new renters will outnumber new homeowners over the next 15 years which will cause a “sustained surge of rental housing demand that will significantly affect […]
If you’ve ever had to pack up all of your belongings and move to a new space or place, you know that the process can be stressful, tiring, and mentally and physically draining. Now, imagine going through that whole ordeal as a pregnant mother. To help all of the pregnant moms out there who are […]
If you own a smartphone, you probably receive at least one update notification a day. Whether it’s a recommended upgrade to your operating system or favorite app, the update is meant to make your life easier. Looking to build upon its current function (and popularity) apartment rental app RadPad has just introduced a series of […]
When it comes to decorating a rental, being sensible is often the best approach. Having said that, we’ve shared a list, courtesy of Julia Millay Walsh of Dumaine, of six home décor items renters should avoid if possible. Be stylish and smart. Heavy items: Walsh recommends not purchasing extremely heavy furniture if you move […]
Although I made the decision to buy a house a little over four years ago, many of my friends who are now in their thirties, continue to rent apartments and condos. While there are some out there who strive to achieve what has long been considered the “American Dream” – a house, a picket fence, […]
