What Are the Benefits of Buying or Selling a Home for Cash?   But if you can buy a house with cash, should you do it? SHARON LEE Most people try to avoid getting into debt; it’s a much wiser financial decision. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible. On big-ticket items such as higher education, purchasing a car, and buying a house, loans are a common occurrence. But if you can buy a house with cash, should you do it? What are the benefits of making a cash offer on a home or accepting a ca... read more

The 5 Best Self-Learning Smart Home Devices Self-learning home devices learn your habits and adjust themselves accordingly for an unprecedented level of convenience. SHARON LEE Guest post by Jon Snyder Picture this: You’ve had an exhausting week — all you want to do is go home and relax. It’s hot outside, but you arrive to a perfectly cooled home. As dusk rolls in, your blinds follow suit, as if they’re chasing the sunset. You make your way to your bedroom and practically crumble ... read more

Home Improvements that Pay Off 3 areas that can skyrocket your home value. DANNY HERTZBERG While there are many things you can do to increase the value of your home, such as sprucing up the landscaping and giving the exterior a fresh coat of paint, there are a few specific areas that can truly skyrocket your home value, and they are explained here. The kitchen is appropriately called the “heart of the home” as it is the focal point of the house, and it needs to shine.  If your kitchen needs a c... read more

7 Secrets to Selling: Tips from Real Estate Insiders Coldwell Banker Real Estate professionals weigh in on what you need to know when navigating the real estate process. VICTORIA KEICHINGER Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. And if you’re selling for the first time, there’s so much you need to know, it can often be overwhelming.  To uncover some of the insider secrets, we turned to Coldwell Banker Real Estateprofessionals to weigh in on what you need to know... read more

Home Projects Under $300 Guests Will Notice What can you afford that will make a big impression? There are plenty of ways to upgrade your home design with a small budget. VICTORIA KEICHINGER Guest post by Lauren White Family is coming into town and you’re thinking, what have I done with this place? Will they notice that you’ve changed the furniture layout in the living room? Or that you updated to LED light bulbs? What can you afford that will make a big impression? There are plenty of ways to upgra... read more