You’ve just bought your first home – congratulations! Now it’s time to make your home feel like, well, home by undertaking some long-term investments that will not only look beautiful, but will also last you for years to come. SHARE The following is a guest post by Suhayl Laher In today’s post, we’re offering some advice for first-time homeowners on areas where spending a little bit more is likely to pay off in the long-run. From valuable aesthetic updates in key areas such ... read more

The following is a guest post by Alex Jones – content writer for Jaguar On the journey to selling your home, it can be all too easy to focus solely on finding your new dream property and forget to ensure the home you leave behind is a dream property for its next inhabitants. Creating a beautiful living space that you’ll soon be leaving may seem counterproductive, but the good news is giving your home some targeted TLC before selling can increase its value at a time when that matters most. To help you ... read more

VICTORIA KEICHINGER Houzz Contributor, Laura Gaskill From price and location to the physical structure itself, the list of things to keep in mind when shopping for a house can seem endless. But some problems you encounter don’t need to affect your final decision. Although easy is a relative term, accomplishing the 10 fixes that follow is generally pretty straightforward. We also point out some big-ticket fixes to watch out for. Happy house hunting! Photo by Simply Home Decorating –... read more

The Spring selling season is upon us, and if you are preparing to list your home for sale, you may have considered a few updates or renovations to help increase its value.  But it can be difficult to know where to start, which projects to choose, and how to focus your investment.  We've compiled a list of the top home remodeling projects with the absolute highest resale return to help you choose which projects to prioritize.  Or, you can check out the full report here.What other projects are you cons... read more

Guest post by Jon Snyder Smart homes are all the rage these days and are quickly becoming a hot commodity. A recent survey found that 65 percent of buyers would pay extra for houses with smart features – that is, anything in the home that connects to the internet. Smart features include connected security systems, HVAC systems, lighting, thermostats, door locks, and eco-friendly appliances—all of which can be controlled remotely from your smartphone or tablet. While smart homes offe... read more