Posts with tag summer

We're combining two of our favorite things: Summer vacations and discount houses using RealtyTrac's recent list of the 10 best beach towns for buying foreclosures. RealtyTrac's ranking is based on the size of the discount that homebuyers can get in purchasing a foreclosure -- compared to other residential properties in... Continue Reading »

Moving is one of life's most stressful occurrences, even on a sunny day. Add snow, sleet, rain, extreme temperatures or even poor timing and moving can become unbearable. But a little bad weather shouldn't gum up the works -- you just need to be prepared. "The show goes on, no matter rain or sun," says Paul at One Big Man... Continue Reading »

Raymond Yoder of Indianapolis, Ind. learned his lesson in home insulation the hard way. "It was cheaper to buy one of the new model homes without insulation. We figured we'd save the cash," Yoder says. That was in 1954. He has since moved from that home but not before, he admits, adding a lot more insulation to keep his... Continue Reading »

There is a lot to know about selling a home. And we've covered the topic of home staging as an important factor in attracting buyers. But did you know there are specific home staging tips for winter, spring, summer and fall? It's true -- seasonal home staging can better your chances of attracting buyers throughout the... Continue Reading »

When summer rolls around, it can mean the start of vacation, a new romance or more outdoor activities, but for many renters it means the start of hot, stifling, sweaty apartments. While some solutions are obvious, most renters are unaware of the long list of options available. From changing lightbulbs to switching window... Continue Reading »