No, we are not in a housing bubble akin to the 2008 collapse. That was fueled by inexpensive credit and relaxed lending standards, neither of which exist today. Yes, the market appears to be shifting, but it's sporadic, and not yet consistent nationwide. Let's take a look at why now may be a good ti

In real estate, perception is everything. If potential homebuyers like what they see outside of the home, they are far more likely to want to venture forth to the home's interior. Design The Michigan State University researchers asked participants to place a perceived value on the homes used in the

When you're getting a call for a last-minute showing of your home, hopefully, you'll have a few minutes to do a mad dash around the house.  Here's a checklist of some of the most important areas to attend to. Kitchen Put dishes, cups in dishwasher. Remove clutter from kitchen counters. Wipe down the

It's one thing to hope your house is the nicest on the block, it's another thing entirely to own the nicest home on the block. The latter isn't what you should aim for when preparing the home to sell. Sounds crazy, doesn't it? Not when you know how the market value of a home is determined. In a nuts