6 Chilling Facts About Icicles That All Homeowners Should Know
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Streaming Now: First-Time Buyer Season 5
Finding your first home is an exciting milestone— but it can be a daunting, emotional journey, especially in an uncertain market. Watch what happens as first-time buyers tackle real-life hurdles, navigate unexpected twists, and overcome the complexities of the market, all with the guidance of an agent who is a REALTOR®.
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Storage Ideas & HacksHome Trends for 2025: Value-Added Insights
Real estate pros and home designers weigh in on hot home design trends that may have timeless appeal – and the ones you need to approach with caution.
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Home Maintenance TipsHow to Make a DIY Air Filter: The Corsi-Rosenthal Box Plan
Find out how to make an air filter box that’s proving to be effective at cleaning air inside a home.
Cures for the Worst of Winter
Winter sucks. Outsmart it with these tips.
What Direction Should Your Ceiling Fan Turn in Winter?
In Home Maintenance TipsPlus six installation tips for maximum efficiency in both winter and summer.
7 Quick-and-Easy Winter Weather Preparations to Do Right Now
In Home Maintenance TipsA tiny $2 prevention could save big bucks later.
10 Delightful Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter
In Remodeling Tips & AdviceLet more natural light shine indoors with these simple tips.
12 Simple Home Repair Jobs to Lift You Out of Winter’s Funk
In DIY RepairLike that annoying squeaky floor board. Easy as tossing a ball to fix!
9 Mood-Lifting Ideas for a Cozier Home This Winter
In Save on UtilitiesTry cleaning your light fixtures. Amazing how much brighter things look.
First Time Buyer – Now Streaming
The fourth season of First Time Buyer is now streaming! Read some pieces that dive deeper on some of the concepts explored in the show.
Streaming Now: First-Time Buyer Season 5
Finding your first home is an exciting milestone— but it can be a daunting, emotional journey, especially in an uncertain market. Watch what happens as first-time buyers tackle real-life hurdles, navigate unexpected twists, and overcome the complexities of the market, all with the guidance of an agent who is a REALTOR®.
How to Be Showing Savvy
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepGetting smart — about what to do, ask, and avoid — can move you ahead of the crowd.
How to Negotiate Your Best House Buy
In House Negotiating & ClosingKeep your emotions in check and your eyes on the goal, and you’ll pay less when purchasing a home.
Your Stress-Free Guide to Shopping for Home Loans
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepWith this super-simple breakdown of loan types, you’ll find the right mortgage.
Understanding Co-Op Housing: Is Cooperative Housing Right for You?
In First-Time Home BuyerFirst-time home buyers have an option they may need to know more about: co-ops.
How to Hire a Contractor — and Avoid a Home Remodeling Nightmare
In Remodeling Tips & AdviceLearn from a homeowner’s experience and remodeling pros about what to do, and not do, in hiring a contractor.
Safeguard Yourself During Wildfires
Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your home as best as you can against wildfires.
13 Tips for Home Wildfire Protection
In Home InsuranceAll it takes is for one ember to fall on your roof. Don’t let it happen.
What to Do and What to Take When Evacuating Your Home
In Home InsuranceIf you have to flee, having a home evacuation checklist will help keep you calm.
Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Your Home
In Home Maintenance TipsYou may not know it, but your home could have indoor air pollution. Here’s how to clear the air.
Consumer Guides
Navigate your homebuying journey with confidence. Learn more about each step of the home buying process in these guides from the National Association of REALTORS®.
Consumer Guide: Written Buyer Agreements
When searching for a home, you will be asked to sign a written buyer agreement after you’ve chosen the real estate professional you want to work with.
Consumer Guide: Ten Questions to Ask a Buyer’s Agent
If you’re ready to buy a home, you should feel empowered to find and work with the agent who is the best fit for your needs. Here are ten questions you should consider when selecting an agent.
Consumer Guide: Ten Questions to Ask a Seller’s Agent
If you’re ready to sell your home, you should feel empowered to find and work with the agent who is the best fit for your needs. Here are ten questions you should consider when selecting an agent:
Consumer Guide: Seller Concessions
Home sellers may choose to offer concessions to attract buyers or close a deal. Find out if this approach is right for you.
Consumer Guide: Fire Damage and Policy Coverage
Most homeowners insurance policies cover fire damage. Some may limit coverage if your risk is higher. Here’s what you need to know about understanding your coverage.
Consumer Guide: Preparing to Sell Your Home
Here are common considerations as you prepare your home for listing and viewing by potential buyers. An agent who is a REALTOR® can guide you.
The Year in Review
Embrace the home tips that made everyday life easier and more enjoyable for our audience in 2024.
How Clutter Creates Stress and Anxiety: Strategies for Decluttering
In Cleaning & DeclutteringFind out what the experts and research say about the clutter-health connection, including some possible clutter cures.
Guide to Paint Finishes (So You Won’t Waste Your Money)
In Painting & LightingChoosing the wrong type of paint finish could mean a do-over that costs twice as much.
7 Ways to Naturally Kill Weeds in Your Yard
In Yard & PatioHere are 7 ways to kill weeds with household items. You’ll save money while showing no mercy to these uninvited guests.
Home Weatherization and Weatherproofing Guide: Protect Your Home From Storms and Extreme Weather
In Home Maintenance TipsFind practical ideas to better protect your home against whatever nature throws your way.
Your Stress-Free Guide to Shopping for Home Loans
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepWith this super-simple breakdown of loan types, you’ll find the right mortgage.
9 Tips from a Burglar on How to Keep Them Out of Your House
In Home InsuranceDon’t come home to a nightmare and the feeling of being invaded. Here how to stop a house burglary from ever happening.
Real Estate Practice Changes
NAR’s settlement has led to several changes that benefit homebuyers and home sellers, get the facts.
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A Roofing Inspection Checklist to Get Ahead of Problems
In Home Maintenance TipsA regular roof inspection can head off expensive repairs.
Should You Paint a Brick Fireplace? Exploring the Possibilities
In Home Maintenance TipsIf it’s time for a change, prep, prime, and get creative.
Awesome Ways to Clean and Remove Odor With Baking Soda
In Cleaning & DeclutteringWow. What an olfactory difference cleaning with a small box of baking soda can make.
Lead Paint Removal: How To, Options, and Costs
In Painting & LightingThere are different ways to address lead paint in older homes. Here are options to help keep your household safe and what they cost.
Bathtub Refinishing: DIY or Hire a Pro?
In Bathroom & LaundryFind the right answer for you by learning what to expect.
Drywall Installation: DIY or Pro?
In Remodeling Tips & AdviceFind out how to hang drywall before deciding how much help you need.