Originally posted on HouseLogic.com Keep the vintage wallpaper, but upgrade that time- and money-draining retro thermostat to programmable. What may seem like a good idea often isn't. Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners may make. #1 Getting Rid of Your Only Tub If ... » Learn More about 17 Things to Never, Ever, EVER Do to Your House
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Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move. There is one place you can turn to for answers you want the most. And that’s the experts. Leading housing experts are starting to ... » Learn More about Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
Water Damage Repair: Tips to Restore Your Home
Originally posted on HouseLogic.com Recognize the first signs because fixing water damage early can prevent extreme trouble, like mold, and smooth the repair process. Burst pipes. Ice dams. Leaking toilets. Broken refrigerator icemaker. There are so many ways water can infiltrate your cozy, ... » Learn More about Water Damage Repair: Tips to Restore Your Home
What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market
Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of their home – and their buying power. Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in the housing market ... » Learn More about What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market
How to Hire a Contractor — and Avoid a Home Remodeling Nightmare
Originally posted on HouseLogic.com Learn from a homeowner’s experience and remodeling pros about what to do, and not do, in hiring a contractor. Jody Costello was eager to begin a two-story addition to her 1940s home, including a new owner’s suite and an upper deck with a view of the San ... » Learn More about How to Hire a Contractor — and Avoid a Home Remodeling Nightmare