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Home Cleaning Tips for Every Hosting Vibe

Put the happy in your holidays by working with the home cleaning style that’s the real you.

5 Things to Do So Your Outdoor Entertaining Space is Ready for the Holidays

These 5 timeless ideas work because they’re both fun and functional.

5 Holiday Cleaning Mistakes Experts Know to Avoid

Steer clear of bulk shopping and other don’ts in your holiday prep.

11 Easy-Up, Easy-Down Decor Hacks for Stress-Free Holidays

Start saving those egg cartons!

How to Organize Your Refrigerator

Leftovers gobbling up space in your refrigerator? Here are some tips for keeping things organized, efficient, and tasty.

Holiday Entertaining: Home Cleaning Checklist

These simple cleaning tips will give you a clean house to celebrate when you host for the holidays.

How Clutter Creates Stress and Anxiety: Strategies for Decluttering

Find 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)

Choosing the wrong type of paint finish could mean a do-over that costs twice as much.

9 Tips from a Burglar on How to Keep Them Out of Your House

Don’t come home to a nightmare and the feeling of being invaded. Here how to stop a house burglary from ever happening.

Home Weatherization and Weatherproofing Guide: Protect Your Home From Storms and Extreme Weather

Find practical ideas to better protect your home against whatever nature throws your way.

How to Add Value and Beauty to Your Front Yard Landscape

These 12 front yard landscaping ideas can elevate your home’s curb appeal and value, plus your enjoyment.

Is That Fixer-Upper House Really Worth It?

Buying a fixer-upper home can be a gamble; here are ways to come out on top.

6 Chilling Facts About Icicles That All Homeowners Should Know

They look nice. But girlfriend, they don’t play nice. Especially with your house.

What Direction Should Your Ceiling Fan Turn in Winter?

Plus six installation tips for maximum efficiency in both winter and summer.

7 Quick-and-Easy Winter Weather Preparations to Do Right Now

A tiny $2 prevention could save big bucks later.

10 Delightful Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter

Let more natural light shine indoors with these simple tips.

12 Simple Home Repair Jobs to Lift You Out of Winter’s Funk

Like that annoying squeaky floor board. Easy as tossing a ball to fix!

9 Mood-Lifting Ideas for a Cozier Home This Winter

Try cleaning your light fixtures. Amazing how much brighter things look.

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: Home Inspections

Between signing and close, a buyer may have a home inspected to ensure it is in good condition and safe for a new owner. Here’s what you should know.

Consumer Guide: Agency and Non-Agency Relationships

When buying or selling a home, agency and non-agency relationships with real estate professionals vary by state law and offer different options.

Homebuyers: Here’s What the NAR Settlement Means for You

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Home Sellers: Here’s What the NAR Settlement Means for You

5 Outdoor Patio Lighting Ideas

Creative patio lighting ideas add a nighttime glow to keep you outside.

A Fall Checklist of 10 Things You Gotta Do Before Winter Sets In

Such as look for roof leaks before the first winter snow. Preventive maintenance is key.

Fall Yard Cleanup: 8 Shortcuts for Easy Care

It’s amazing what perennials, mulch, and decorative rocks can do.

A Roofing Inspection Checklist to Get Ahead of Problems

A regular roof inspection can head off expensive repairs.

Should You Paint a Brick Fireplace? Exploring the Possibilities

If it’s time for a change, prep, prime, and get creative.

Awesome Ways to Clean and Remove Odor With Baking Soda

Wow. What an olfactory difference cleaning with a small box of baking soda can make.

Lead Paint Removal: How To, Options, and Costs

There 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?

Find the right answer for you by learning what to expect.

Drywall Installation: DIY or Pro?

Find out how to hang drywall before deciding how much help you need.

Streaming Now: First Time Buyer Season 4

Landing your first home in today’s real estate market is intimidating if you don’t have a winning strategy. Watch as determined buyers navigate the complicated journey to homeownership by following the lead of an agent who’s a REALTOR® on First-Time Buyer.

How to Be Showing Savvy

Getting smart — about what to do, ask, and avoid — can move you ahead of the crowd.

How to Negotiate Your Best House Buy

Keep your emotions in check and your eyes on the goal, and you’ll pay less when purchasing a home.

7 Things You Wish You Knew Before Building New Construction

Apply new-construction tips from a homeowner who has experienced the process three times — and knows the ropes.

What is HOA? What You Need to Know About Rules and Regulations

Lobbying for change in your homeowners association’s rules requires procedure, compromise, and perhaps joining the board.

Your Guide to Negotiating an Offer

What you need to know to get the best deal for you.