On the first night in our new house, my husband and I woke up to the distant sound of a smoke detector chirping. My husband found the culprit in the basement and pulled the battery out. With the house finally quiet, we went back to sleep until another one started chirping. I had batteries and … Read more
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Some states are more family-friendly than others. A report from WalletHub breaks down all the factors you need to consider before moving. (©stock.adobe.com) Choosing a family-friendly state can be challenging because a certain area may not meet all your wants and needs. For instance, one state might offer a low income-tax rate but have an … Read more
It’s a precarious time to purchase real estate. According to Redfin, the share of properties facing bidding wars hit a record high of 74 percent in April. And though that number dropped to 59 percent in September, competition for residential real estate remains fierce. In a heated market, working with an experienced real estate agent … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. In today’s market, many real estate agents are swamped with the increase in buyers trying to take advantage of low interest rates and sellers trying to get the most value out of their home. And that means services like … Read more
We all know that moving can be a real pain. Between the effort of gathering all your things together, sorting out a cost-effective moving option, and then unpacking everything into a totally different space with new storage and room dimensions, it can be a difficult and time-consuming activity. And on top of all of the … Read more
Moving is an expensive proposition. You might be excited to go on a shopping spree to decorate your new place, but you’ll want to save some of your cash to pay for getting your existing stuff from point A to point B. Here are some things that can run up your moving day bill — … Read more
Guessing the size of a room during a home tour is never a good idea — especially when you’re trying to figure out if your larger pieces of furniture will even fit through the doorway. This is where a tape measure comes in handy and is an absolute must when going on home tours. Take … Read more
It’s not always possible to tick off every home renovation project on your to-do list before moving in — budgets and timelines command the final say for homeowners. But there’s one project that both pros and homeowners agree you should try your very best to get done before moving in: redoing the floors. Floor replacement takes … Read more
House hunting can be intimidating — and even more so when you’re considering an out-of-state move. It can get tricky when you have to make important decisions from afar, and sometimes visiting in-person isn’t always in the cards. However, house hunting in another state is possible — you just need to have realistic expectations and the … Read more