All posts by: Tehane Gallimore

Building an outdoor kitchen is more than an indulgence: These backyard beauties can improve your home's value. Outdoor kitchens typically get a 71% return on investment, according to the "Remodeling Impact Report" from the National Association of REALTORS® — and...
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Names: Katye Nash, 27, and Cody Moore, 29 City: La Grange, Ky. Year of Home Purchase: 2018 Sale Price: $154,000 Home Style: 25-year-old ranch Professions: She's a recruiter; he's a salesman. When Katye Nash decided to stop renting and buy her first house, she knew she...
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A home inspection may feel like a final exam, but it's not quite so clear cut. Your inspector's report won't include a clear-cut  A+ if a house is a keeper or an F if it's a money pit. What is included in a home inspection...
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How much is that kitchen remodel going to cost you? That's a hard number to nail down. It's not like you can cost compare on Amazon. Instead, you need to research, create a budget, and track your expenses. Having your own kitchen remodel worksheet can help. Download...
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As a smart seller, you'll want your home in tip-top shape — but you don't want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won't be around to enjoy them anyway. The key is to focus on...
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While you can't change your home's location or other market forces that determine home value, there are some things you can control that will affect what price you're offered. Here are some small things that get in the way of buyers seeing your home's...
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If you've got $68,000 lying around, you could buy a luxury SUV. You could pay for one year at Harvard. Or you could remodel your kitchen. Yup. It typically costs that much. But unlike fancy new cars and Ivy League experiences, you can...
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Editor’s Note: If you’re concerned about possible health risks related to COVID-19 through hosting or attending an open house or showing, talk to your agent and review guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Everyone knows that selling your...
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The only thing more exciting than shopping for your first house is the day you move into it. And in your eagerness to get to that day, there are a bunch of opportunities to botch the shopping. Here are some #facepalm moments and...
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