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

As a homeowner, it may be easy to stick with one insurance company out of convenience or habit. Perhaps it's all you have ever known. If you are one of those people, consider expanding your search, and getting a comparison quote from an independent insurance agency. Homeowners' insurance can be comp

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