Now Is the Ideal Time to List Your Home

Fewer homes are available for sale, leading to higher home prices in many markets across the country. Despite this, existing-home sales saw an increase in February after two months of declines. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), total existing-home sales reached 5.54 million in February, up 3 percent from January's sales of 5.38 million, and sales are 1.1 percent higher than at the same time last year. The South and West experienced considerable increases in existing-home sales, which more than offset slight declines in the Northeast and Midwest. According to Lawrence Yun, chief... Read More

Think Twice Before Investing in These Five Home Upgrades

The more you spend on your home renovations, the more you'll get back at resale, right? Unfortunately, not all remodeling projects are created equal. A minor remodel may cost $2,500, but a major overhaul could cost upward of $25,000. Choose renovation projects wisely to ensure you'll get the most money back as possible at resale, and think twice before pursuing the following remodeling endeavors... Read More

Five Simple Ways to Make a Tiny Bathroom Look Larger

Are you stuck with a tiny bathroom? If you can't afford a complete bathroom renovation, consider tweaking the space to make the room appear larger. Following are five space-expanding solutions to consider:

Paint Your Bathroom White. 
White fixtures set against white walls can make a room feel larger, as there are no blocks of color to interrupt your line of sight.

Opt for a Pedestal Sink 
and Floating Shelves. 
Removing your bathroom vanity can add extra inches without knocking down walls. Floating shelves force you to stay organized while giving your walls a light and airy feel... Read More

Make Your Yard Beautiful with
Plants and Flowers

Whether you're interested in gardening or think it's for people who have nothing better to do, beautifying your yard can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Here are six tips to get you started:

Start with Mulch. It's that brown, red, or tan-colored stuff in bags in the garden center of any large chain superstore. It can be shredded hardwood, pine, or cedar, or any combination of the three.  Choose a color you like and decide how many bags you might need. Now double the number of bags, purchase, and head home. Remember to write down the type of mulch you purchased in case you need to buy more.
It is important to know that mulch protects your plants by retaining moisture and keeping weeds at bay. Strong, healthy plants will grow through the mulch, so cover the ground before things start growing or else you'll find yourself trying to mulch around plants—a mistake often made by first-time gardeners that is very time consuming. A great time to start mulching is in early spring when the ground is moist and flowers are just beginning to sprout...Read More