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All the Ways Installing Solar Can Save You Money
From tax exemptions to lower energy bills, solar installation could bring big benefits to your wallet and the environment. Rising energy costs and climate change are good reasons for homeowners to switch to solar energy. But some may be wond...
6 Ways Home Buyers Mess Up Getting a Mortgage
Getting a mortgage is, by general consensus, the most treacherous part of buying a home. In a recent survey, 42% of home buyers said they found the mortgage experience “stressful,” and 32% found it “complicated.” Even lenders agree that...
Get Buzzing! 7 Easy Tips to Turn Your Garden Into a Bee Sanctuary
The sun is shining, the grass is getting greener, and all of those lovely pollinators are starting to reappear in your garden. And if you love bees as much as we do, you’re probably wondering what you can do to support the tiny creatures d...
Calmer Inflation Means Lower Mortgage Rates – Eventually
The U.S. economy is still dealing with high inflation, but the housing sector is showing signs of cooling off. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.1% in March from the previous month, according to the latest report from the federal government. I...
A Transparent Look at Energy-Efficient Windows
Energy-efficient windows have been touted as a way to reduce your home’s energy loss. After all, your average pane of glass doesn’t do much to keep heat or cold inside your home, depending on what’s desired for the season. So energy-effic...
The 4 Outdoor Decor Items Homeowners Want Right Now for a Beautiful Backyard
As the weather warms up, homeowners are flocking to the great outdoors—right in their own backyards. And shouldn’t that experience be as inviting and life-affirming as possible? When it comes to outfitting your outdoor space, be sure to ...
How Long Will That Home Reno Really Take?
Many homeowners have likely imagined the renovations that would transform their homes into the fabulously stylish and seamlessly functional abodes of their vision-board dreams. But for those who have gathered the funds (and the strength) to ...Most Popular Homes – from $ to $$$$$
Skeletons, coffins, and spiders, oh my! A “haunted” house that has been scaring people in Baird, TX, has officially creeped out social media, making it this week’s most popular home on Realtor.com®. The home has been operating as a se...