Swimming pools are a must-have for plenty of folks, but the chemicals involved? No, thanks. Chlorine doesn’t just dry out your skin and hair—it also leaves that weird chemical smell on towels, clothing, and even skin. So after a summer spent in chlorinated pools, you might be ready to try something a bit more benign, […]
Should You Sell Your Home As Is, or Spring for a Renovation? Here’s How to Decide
When you decide to sell a house that desperately needs updating, you basically have two choices: Sell it as is—in its current condition without improvements—or make upgrades in the hope of reaping bigger bucks down the line. While renovating your property will inevitably sell your home faster and for more money, listing your property as […]
The $17,000 ‘Sweet Spot’ You Should Know About Before You Sell Your Home
Open the door to bigger profits. Home prices are on the rise, climbing another 3% year over year, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index from February released this month. Still, that growth is slowing and some experts are predicting that we’re increasingly entering a buyer’s market. And that means sellers who want to get […]