When it comes time to sell your home, you want to make sure every room is in tip-top shape—that means clean, neat and free of clutter. One room to pay particular attention to is the bathroom, which can quickly become cluttered with half-filled tubes of toothpaste, shampoo bottles and hairbrushes. Taking the time to clean…
It’s a good bet that certain home upgrades—the kitchen and master bathroom, in particular—will increase the value of your home. But some neighborhood features are so attractive to buyers that they also can increase your home’s value. Here, Trulia discusses eight neighborhood and community amenities that shouldn’t be overlooked. Hiking trails Neighborhoods with access to hiking…
There are many benefits to trading up to a home with more square footage, especially for growing families. But with more house comes more cost, and, as a recent analysis by Zillow reveals, it can vary by location. Trade-up homeowners can expect to spend an average $447 more each month if they move from a…
The renovation of an original beach bungalow yields flair and confidence in this 1922 Redondo Beach Craftsman. Written by Suzanna Cullen Hamilton Photographed by Shane O’Donnell Authenticity is often aspired but rarely achieved. For South Bay real estate agent Alison Clay-Duboff and her husband, Ken, the renovation of their 1922 Craftsman is as genuine and…
Whatever’s hot now will someday be…not. From mountains of pillows to bright colors, Realtor.com offers seven once-popular trends that decorating experts suggest sellers banish from the bedroom when placing their home on the market. All white, all the time Home sellers often are told to stick to a neutral palette, and white is a neutral, but it…