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Should You Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection?

Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues ...

How Much Should You Spend on a House?

Ultimately, there is no surefire amount that you should spend on a house. The real estate market varies in cities and towns nationwide, and as such, the prices of houses fall across a broad range. Also, the condition and age of a house – as well as a homebuyer's budget ...

3 Ways to Design a Home that Encourages Connection

Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels When you're designing a home, it's easy to get caught up in the fray. Cabinet colors, flooring options and bathroom designs often take center stage. But sometimes you just need to zoom out a little and consider your big-picture goals for your home. What kind of ...

Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...