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Money issues often stand in the way of homeownership. A survey by rental service Apartment List found that 80 percent of millennial renters want to buy a home, but most say they can’t afford to. What you may not realize is that many first-time homebuyer programs and grants offer financial help, and you may be […]

Green homes have gone mainstream, and one of the most popular ways to be friendly to the environment and your wallet at the same time is to focus on energy efficiency. Less energy used means less fossil fuels consumed! (Where’s that clothesline?) Of course, “less” is a relative term. How do you know how well […]

drewhadley/iStock Backsplash—it’s the design detail that can take your kitchen from blah to beautiful. Of course, at its core, a backsplash is meant to be functional—a protective backboard to catch spills and prevent stains behind your stove or sink. But it’s also a blank canvas just waiting for your personal stamp. And boy, are homeowners having fun with it. […]

Your resolution for 2018: Make home improvement a priority with these handy how-to ideas as inspiration. If you let a lot of home improvement projects slip by without taking action in 2017, take heart. 2018 is here! You’ve now got an entire year to jump on those big household tasks. It’s time to seize the […]

The luxury real estate market in destinations such as Hawaii’s Big Island has drastically changed through the years to accommodate a thriving full and part-time resident population, not just tourists coming for a short vacation. Just as a fluctuating market dictates the inventory available and asking prices, the needs and preferences of wealthy buyers can […]

Before the passage of the tax bill, experts were anticipating more of the same from the housing market in 2018. The limited supply of homes for sale was the biggest issue facing the market last year and it will continue to be a problem, particularly in the entry-level market. Although some are predicting those constraints […]

Is Joanna Gaines the oracle of home design? Many of the kitchen and bath trends that industry experts believe are destined for greatness in 2018 can be seen on her popular HGTV show, “Fixer Upper.” The most popular kitchen design of the year will be farmhouse, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s annual trends report. It’s marked by the […]

According to co-founder of AE Wealth Management David Bach, “buying a home is the escalator to wealth in America.” But because of affordability issues and the fact that younger generations haveother priorities, homeownership rates — for millennials in particular — have steadily declined since the early 2000s. While home prices are set to soar in […]

One of the most common New Years Resolutions in America is to make more money. People get sick and tired of being broke after the holidays. They use the New Year as an opportunity for a fresh start. They vow to manage their money better, earn more, and save more. If you want 2018 to […]

You can sell your house the easy way by applying smart feng shui Knowing how to sell your house with feng shui will save you time, money and help avoid useless effort. The ancient art of feng shui has many “how to” tips that can help sell your house the easy way. So, if you […]