Photo by Sue Smith via Shutterstock Choosing what to upgrade or fix in, on or around your home can be a complicated process. Changes fall into two categories – things that increase or decrease value (or sale price) and things that increase or decrease salability (or how willing people are to pay full price for it). Before you...

Whether you're trying to balance your household budget or save money to buy your first house, discount coupons can help. Coupons alone are not a panacea that will cure budgetary woes or enable you to quickly save up for a real estate down payment, but they can play a role in achieving your financial goals. Building up your financial...

An ambitious homebuyer goes above and beyond the call of duty to find a great residence at an affordable price. As such, this individual is better equipped than others to streamline the homebuying journey. Anyone can become an ambitious homebuyer. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you seamlessly discover your dream residence. 1. Create Homebuying...

Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay For some, house hacking is the key to getting started in real estate; for others, it's just a smart way to build cash flow into an otherwise uncooperative rental market. Wondering how to get your foot in the door? Here's what you need to know. What is House Hacking? The term "house hacking"...

Photo by Sabine van Erp via Pixabay There's a certain nostalgia associated with genuine vintage tins -- not the replicas you find at today's one-dollar stores. Genuine vintage tins had real purpose, usually multiple ones, in fact. They did double duty as tubs to wash both children and laundry. Or, sometimes, they held both lunch food and school...

Image by Sandro Porto from Pixabay On the basic level of supply and demand, a housing shortage leads to higher home prices. But let's look beyond the obvious at a few other considerations a homeowner might want to make in response to a housing shortage, as well as a few tips for the prospective homebuyer. More Housing, Same...

Welcome to this lil CUTIE. Fabulous brick Southside house across from elementary school .Some features include - Hardwood floors & original woodwork,plus stain glass windows, ceiling fans, sun porch off the back, and very spacious for a starter home. Full basement with walkout to a detached garage(could use some tlc). Attic could be finished to make 2 more bedrooms. Bedrooms are generous in size, eat in kitchen with separate dining area. Quiet street,close to shopping center, across from elementary school and restaurants. Location is great!!!!! Must see. This won't...

Come check out this cute charmer on a park like lot. This home offers brand new flooring throughout along with fresh paint. When you walk in you see the large living room with fireplace. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath all on the main level along with a lovely eat in kitchen that looks out to the gorgeous back yard. There is main floor laundry or move it to the basement and have a HUGE second pantry. The basement is a blank slate other than the oh so handy shelving ready for all your storage items. Don't forget the 1 car attached garage and ample parking in the large driveway. The back deck offers a great place to have morning coffee...

Prepare to fall in love with this wonderfully rehabbed 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch! Fantastic open & flowing floorplan featuring large living & dining rooms connecting to the updated kitchen boasting 42in white cabinetry, gleaming granite countertops and updated stainless steel appliances. Step down into the bright & inviting family room with atrium double doors to the sprawling over half acre lot with fenced-in yard that backs to woods & includes 2 utility sheds. Retire in comfort to the generously sized master suite with a private half bath. Freshly updated bathrooms and professionally refinished hardwood flooring! Many...

Fabulous, beautifully landscaped, 2-bedroom ranch with new roof and gutters (1yr), detached garage and large level fenced yard. New carpet in 2nd bedroom and newer carpet (2yrs) in Master bedroom. Separate dining room. Kitchen boasts newer laminate flooring (2yrs) and walkout to beautiful patio and fenced yard. You will love the large carpeted rec room in the lower level with the added bonus of a sump pump with a lifetime warranty. Seller will install new storm door on back door prior to closing. Refrigerator, microwave, washer, dryer and HSA Home Warranty Plan included! Award winning school district, close to highways, shopping and...

NEW PRICE! Come take a look! Amazing 3 bed, 2 bath ranch with 2 car garage in sought after Cherrywood Parc subdivision. Walk into the WELCOMING foyer & view this vaulted Great Room. Everything is freshly painted with popular, trendy colors. The dining & kitchen are the heart of the home! This one offers new vinyl plank flooring, updated cabinets, newer microwave and stove & there are new counters on the way (should be in within the next 3 weeks). I should tell you when you step out the bay door onto the newly painted deck, you will be in love with the 2 year old pool. Master bedroom w/new carpet & bath with new floor,...

Get away from it all...6 beautiful acres to build your new home upon with county road frontage. Bring your home plan and start designing your future today. Great area for quiet county living just outside of St....