buying

My ’80s Brick Home Is an Unexpected Sanctuary from the Australian Heat — Here Are the 4 Upgrades We Made

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Almost two years ago, my husband and I bought our dream home on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia: a 1980s brick house with three bedrooms, two baths, and 2,900-square-foot space. It has all the hallmarks of the era it came from — single-glazed windows, gaps that leaked air, gas appliances, and no insulation in … Read more

See How a Stager Transformed a Cramped Corner into a Functional Living Space

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Sometimes, older buildings that have been converted into condos or apartments can be oddly shaped and sized. That was the case with this particular Madison, Wisconsin, condo located in … Read more

Bathtubs Are on the Way Out, but There’s a Catch

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Conventional wisdom says you should feel free to decorate and remodel your home as you like. But at the same time, it also says that if you plan to … Read more

How to Adjust Your Down Payment Savings Strategy in This Tough Economy

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by Brittany Anas published about 9 hours ago First came the pandemic home-buying frenzy and subsequent inventory shortage. Now, there’s debate as to whether we’re officially in a recession and interest rates have shot up, which means mortgages have become a lot more expensive. Did we mention home prices are at a record high? Suffice … Read more

Buying Concrete: 12 Tips to Determining Project Success

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Whether a project is small, like steps, or large, like a patio, figuring how much concrete you need is calculated the same way. How the concrete makes its way to your home is another story. Define Meausrements Although most projects are expressed in square feet, when buying concrete, you measure in cubic yards — a … Read more

The Best Cities for Buying a Vintage Historic Home

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Sarah Magnuson Contributor Sarah Magnuson is a Chicago-based, Rockford, Illinois-born and bred writer and comedian. She has bachelor’s degrees in English and Sociology and a master’s degree in Public Service Management. When she’s not interviewing real estate experts or sharing her thoughts on laundry chutes (major proponent), Sarah can be found producing sketch comedy shows … Read more