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

The holidays are arguably the most festive time of the year. For many people, part of that festiveness is plenty of holiday-themed decorations. However, if you’re selling your home, going too over-the-top with your decorations can put off potential buyers. So, the question is, can you decorate your