16 Things You Should Do Before Selling Your Home in the Spring

Lauren Wellbank Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania.

B&A: A 1957 Ranch’s Warped Exterior Gets a Modern Redo with Mid-Century Appeal

Sarah EverettStaff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

The Types of Mailboxes Real Estate Agents Wish You Wouldn’t Install

Lauren Wellbank Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania.

This Curb Appeal Secret Comes Highly Recommended by a Veteran Real Estate Agent

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. When it comes to curb appeal, real estate agents see firsthand what makes prospective buyers eager to come through the door. So it’s no surprise that what seems like … Read more

The Pesky Shrubs You Should Never Plant in Your Yard

If you’re looking to add some curb appeal to your home, planting a shrub can definitely accomplish this. When choosing a shrub to plant, though, it’s important to choose wisely or you could end up wasting time and money on plants that aren’t worth the effort. For more content like this follow Real EstateOutdoor Spaces … Read more

Now Is the Perfect Time to Resurrect Lawn Kitsch

Madeline BilisDeputy Lifestyle Director Madeline Bilis is a writer and editor with a soft spot for brutalist buildings. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, the Boston Globe, and other outlets. She has a degree in journalism from Emerson College and published her first book, 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts, in August … Read more

7 Simple & Affordable Curb Appeal Ideas

Making your house look great at the first glance doesn’t have to be a costly investment. These simple and affordable curb appeal ideas can update your home while boosting its appeal to visitors and potential buyers. This house number wall planter adds natural texture to a brick exterior. (3 Echoes Content Studio) 1. Dress Up … Read more