Even if you never plan on selling your home, there are major advantages to investing in smart home technology. From increased security and peace of mind, to energy conservation and convenience, smart homes are likely to impact the future of real estate. In addition, installing smart technology has the extra advantage of adding value to…
Every color has its place. So, it’s important to choose carefully when you’re painting your home – inside and out. The wrong color can make a room feel claustrophobic, overly energetic or even gloomy. Even worse, it can reduce the resale value of your home! These are five colors to avoid, according to a recent…
Choosing beautiful finishes and fixtures for your new kitchen is one thing, but if you get the layout wrong, it won’t function as well as you want it to. Houzz Australia asked three design experts to reveal the 10 most common layout errors that kitchen renovators make and what to do to avoid them. We…
A recent study by COUNTRY Financial showed that young people care more about buying a home than getting married, paying off student loans, and traveling. But in the hot real estate market in the Portland area and surrounding suburbs, younger home buyers can’t be too selective. In fact, they’ll often end up with a fixer-upper in need of…
We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity! If you’re looking to sell your home fast and for the most money possible, you’ll need a strategy to set it apart from all…
Spring is here and, for many people across the country, that means storms. And storms, unfortunately, mean storm chasers. But not the kind who get in their car and follow the path of those storms so they can report dangerous weather and learn more about preparedness. We’re talking about those who show up at your…
When it comes to home security, preparedness is everything. Burglaries, accidents, floods, fires, and many other home risks are avoidable with the right emergency gear and safeguards. In fact, about 87 percent of burglaries are preventable with a home security system, while the vast majority of residential fires could have been prevented with the right…
You have your dream house and it even has a nice backyard, yet you aren’t quite sure how to make your backyard stand out. You’ve thrown around a couple of ideas but none of them have really stuck. This is normal and it takes some time to figure out what you want to do to…
Successful staging is key to selling your home quickly and at the best price. From cleaning to styling, these tips can help If you are planning to put your house on the market this summer, it goes without saying that you are hoping to sell your home as quickly as possible and get your asking…
The international market for second homes changed significantly over the past ten years. Buyers now prioritize rental income over purchasing exclusively for their own use, according to a new international survey – Spotlight: Second Homes – Global Trends in Ownership and Renting – from real estate adviser Savills and HomeAway. In the 1970s, nine out…