// 5 Kitchen Update Trends Whether you’re looking to invest in simple updates or a complete kitchen renovation, you can’t go wrong incorporating the latest design trends to enjoy now as well as boost your home’s value when it comes time to sell. If you’re not sure where to begin, check out our list below featuring on-trend elements we think will give you the most “bang for your buck.” SAM SHALOM The following is a guest post from Patti Stern Whether you’re looking to inv... read more

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