Homebuyer Fatigue Has Hit The Housing Market

After contending with more than a year of record-high and fast-rising home prices, ruthless bidding wars, offers that are all cash and 10% to 20% over the asking price, and a historic shortage of properties for sale, many shoppers in today’s pandemic-fueled housing...

Buying Myths You Need to Stop Believing

Myth No. 1: The first step is looking for a house Perhaps you just want to get a feel for the area. You know, have something in mind before you sit down with a Realtor®. I mean, you’re not really looking yet, right? Stop right there. Even if you think you’re...

Identity Theft Could Keep You From Buying a House

Typically, identity thieves steal personal information such as your Social Security number (usually by hacking into your email account, sometimes even from your trash) and then use it to open credit cards or loans in your name. The result? “False charges on your...

Four Steps To Get Rid Of Your Washing Machine Stink

1. Scrub out the washer tub Bad smells can come from a variety of places in your washer, so you’ll want to start by cleaning the main part of the machine: the washer tub. “Scrubbing your tub is a great way to deep-clean your washing machine and ensure there’s no soap...

How To Protect Your Home From Wildfires

Wildfire mitigation techniques Mitigating your property and neighborhood might sound complicated, but it’s really not. Here are three steps to get your home and property properly mitigated this fire season. 1. Create defensible space: The first step in mitigating...

Organizing Tasks You Can Finish In Ten Minutes

1. Toss your expired makeup Do you really need six different moisturizers and 20 lipsticks? Take five minutes to go through the medicine cabinet, keeping only the makeup you love. Why risk an infection from concealer that’s funky? “Makeup goes bad within three to 24...

How To Refresh Your Patio

1. Change Things Up With Color Give your patio more color with painted walls or colorful mounted or freestanding panels. A painted green wall adds punch and interest to this Chicago patio, and it pops against the bright pink-and-red outdoor cushion and potted...