If you have pets at home, chances are you love them. They're probably considered part of the family. They may sleep with you at night or take over the couch all day. Whether you have a dog or cat or turtle, rabbit, snake, guinea pig, goldfish, bird, or something else entirely, their presence is likely all throughout your home. Under normal circumstances, this is nothing to think twice about. But when you're looking to sell your home, it can become a real issue.

When people are looking at your...

Whether you’re looking to sell your home right away or simply thinking about the future, increasing the value of your home is never a bad idea.

Getting top dollar for your home doesn’t have to break the bank—learn to improve the value of your home with these 10 budget-friendly tips:

1. Paint

 

A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to aesthetically update any space. Freshly painted walls make the space feel clean, updated, and inviting. When choosing a color palate, keep in m...

You might think that spring is king when it comes to buying and selling real estate—after all, most families prefer to move when children are out of school and the weather is, well, more pleasant. However, selling your house in winter isn’t an impossible feat; in fact, there are perks to selling in the winter. Notably, buyers who are looking for homes during the winter often have a greater sense of urgency.

Ideally, it’s best to wait and put your home on the market at a time when supply and d...