*By Susie Hale There’s a dichotomy in our consumer relationships today. While we buy our groceries at the Super Target or Walmart rather than the corner grocer, being a “locavore” and enjoying farm-to-table dining is today’s hottest food trend. At the same time, we buy our clothes, furniture and…
*By Keith Loria While prospective buyers don’t often check the plumbing when out looking at homes, it doesn’t mean that you should ignore your home’s plumbing system when getting your home ready to be listed on the market. In fact, during an open house, you may get a prospective buyer…
*By Joe Cooke, RISMedia Columnist According to Remodeling Online’s annual Cost v. Value report, the average remodeling project costs more than the value it adds, at least in the eyes of the buyer. So, for the most part, when you are getting ready to sell your home, it doesn’t…
Giving your home a good cleaning doesn’t have to be a big chore. You can make the whole house look and feel fresher by focusing on a few key areas. Floors Even if you vacuum regularly, floors and carpets could use a deep down cleaning now and then. For carpeted…
An open kitchen is a hot home feature right now, and homeowners all across the country are extending their kitchens to include a living space. Unfortunately, many are seeing disastrous results due to poor planning and other complications. Kutchen Haus offers the following tips to help you avoid a kitchen…
Among renters who plan to purchase a home in the future, 60 percent have increased their intent to do so compared to 12 months ago, according to the recent PulteGroup Home Index (PGHI) survey issued by national homebuilder PulteGroup, Inc. Among this same group, 61 percent stated they intend to…