When you first buy a home, your monthly mortgage payment is what you tend to budget for, forgetting the other inevitable costs that are just waiting to pounce.
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Wallpaper can shape a buyer’s first impression, and the right patterns or textures can elevate a room in ways that subtly support a home’s market appeal.
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The fees you pay to a homeowners association cover a range of services. Whether or not pest control is one of those services will depend on several factors.
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Even though you pay your HOA dues, don't assume it'll help fix the damaged sidewalk in front of your home. Here's what to know when it needs maintenance.
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If you're wondering if you own the sidewalk and if you're responsible for taking care of it, the answer might be more complicated than expected.
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Whether or not wallpaper affects the value of your home is different when considering its appraised value versus what homebuyers are willing to offer.
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Concrete driveways are tough, but like other outdoor landscaping materials, they're not immune to weather extremes. Thankfully, there's a DIY fix for flaking.
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A fast-rising trend in a changing world, this driveway feature will only grow in popularity and become crucial for optimizing your home's selling potential.
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Neighbors making aesthetic decisions that impact your outdoor space is annoying, but is there anything you can do legally? Here's what we know.
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When looking for the best state to purchase a home in, combine low home prices, property taxes, and cost of living, with job opportunities and upward growth.
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Whether you've got an eerie feeling or just morbid curiosity, there are plenty of documents that can help reveal your house's history with a bit of legwork.
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HOAs get a bad rap for being nosy and picky about things like trash cans, but here's why they're so particular about keeping your garbage cans from view.
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Mortgage rates rise in November amid government shutdown. What this could mean for home-buying in 2026 and whether it's still a good time to purchase a home.
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This outdoor water feature, once well-maintained, can increase your backyard's visual appeal and unique factor, contributing to a rise in your home's value.
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If you plan to sell your home now or in the future, considering upgrades that will attract buyers will provide the biggest return on your renovation investment.
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If you're looking to sell or simply improve your home's value for the future, these garage upgrades will allow you to get the most bang for your buck.
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While some renovations that offer the biggest home sale ROI cost a lot and take time, others can be done DIY or on a budget for surprisingly large returns.
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Amazingly, there's a Frank Lloyd Wright home that's still occupied by the original owner, while some are Airbnbs and others have been renovated by celebs.
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Finishing a basement before you list your home could increase the value of your home and make it more appealing to buyers, but there are key areas to focus on.
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Many homeowners dream of a luxurious bathroom, but if your restroom is home to this high-end plumbing fixture, it might be harder to sell your house.
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Many renters are starting to feel like home ownership is an impossibility, but real estate expert Joy Aumann told House Digest how to find a starter home.
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Sufficient and adequate storage typically helps a home's value, but this type of DIY storage upgrade might actually be doing the opposite.
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Just got the keys — and a mile-long to-do list? Before you call in a favor (or your dad), check out the Harbor Freight tools homeowners swear by.
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Getting a good bargain may seem like a top priority, but a quick look at the housing market may make a higher homebuying offer an appealing idea.
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Ready to build the patio of your dreams? Before you grab the shovel, find out if you’ll need a permit — or just a free weekend and some nice pavers.
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Will buyers see your retro bathroom as charming and unique or drab and dated? Here's how a vintage bathroom can affect your home's resale value.
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Thinking your garage is just for parking and storage? Think again. Here’s how that extra space could shift your home’s value — for better or worse.
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