6 Easy DIY Projects To Give Your Laundry Room Some Love
Laundry rooms are notoriously cheerless spaces, but with all the extra laundry you’re doing in this era of COVID-19? Chances are you’re spending more time in the laundry room than ever before. We wanted to help you make your laundry room a brighter and better space, so we called in a few expert designers. Here […]
How To Grow Your Own Herbs—Even If You Don’t Have a Green Thumb
Victory gardens are all the rage right now, but is there a tasty alternative for those of us with black thumbs? I’m talking about the people who kill every plant that ever comes into their lives. Those of us who apologize to plants at the point of purchase, because they’ve just received a death sentence. And the rare […]
7 Types of Home Improvement Projects You Should Avoid During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Quarantine means spending way more time at home—and for some people, that also means noticing everything you want to change about your space. But is now a good time to take on a major renovation project? Probably not, experts say. “If you’re not already in the middle of a renovation, I don’t think right now […]
Home-Buying FAQ: Your Top Questions About Purchasing Property During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown millions of people’s financial plans off the rails, and that certainly includes home buying. If you were hoping to purchase a property soon, you no doubt have a lot of questions—about whether it’s possible to buy or tour a house now, COVID-19’s impact on home prices, and more. We’re already […]
The Pain of Unemployment: It Will Be Deep, But Not for Long
There are two crises in this country right now: a health crisis that has forced everyone into their homes and a financial crisis caused by our inability to move around as we normally would. Over 20 million people in the U.S. became instantly unemployed when it was determined that the only way to defeat this […]
Mortgage FAQ: Essential Answers to All Your Questions About Home Loans in the Coronavirus Era
With the economy in unprecedented territory and the phrase “housing crash” on the lips of economists, mortgage holders have questions. And current homeowners aren’t alone: First-time home buyers in search of a new mortgage also have questions on how and when to proceed. For borrowers (and potential borrowers) in search of answers, we present your most frequently […]
Buying a Home Right Now: Easy? No. Smart? Yes.
Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing Index® recorded […]
7 Easy DIY Kitchen Projects You Can Tackle While You’re Self-Isolating
There’s nothing like spending an extended period of time at home to realize how badly your place needs a makeover. So if you’re one of the millions of people starting to feel stir-crazy during all this social distancing, we’ve got the answer: Put all that extra time and energy into something worthwhile, like finally tackling […]
Should I Sell My House Now? The Essential Guide To Selling in the Age of Coronavirus
Spring is usually prime home-selling season—but this spring is a whole different ballgame. With the coronavirus crisis intensifying and the economy in a tailspin, some homeowners may be asking themselves: Should I sell my home during the coronavirus pandemic, or wait? To be sure, this spring’s home-selling season will be anything but normal. So far, the latest National Association […]
How To Negotiate an Offer on a Home Right Now
The real estate market—and daily life—has been completely upended in just a few weeks. Yet maybe in spite of it all, you’ve managed to find a home you love and are ready to make an offer. Congratulations! But as you hover on the brink of what is potentially the biggest investment of your life, amid […]