Lifestyle & Trends - Real Estate

Small, quick repairs have a big impact on your home's curb appeal - and value

As the weather continues to warm, you might be thinking about some of the home improvement projects you put on the back burner during the winter. It's the perfect time to think about a few small projects that can greatly enhance your home's curb appeal.

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Essential insurance you can't live without

Cutting back on vacations and entertainment is a wise move to help ride out a recovering economy, but don't be tempted to forego car and homeowners insurance to make ends meet. Here are tips on which insurance protections you can't do without.

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How to green your outdoor living space

With the housing market still in recovery, many American homeowners are choosing to stay put and renovate. Whether you're updating the home you love or preparing your house for resale when the market finally turns around, your outdoor living space is a great place to start.

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Small-scale renovation projects continue to provide the best return for homeowners

Even as spring approaches, the residential real estate market continues to be rough on American homeowners more than three years after the start of the nationwide housing crisis. Although sales of existing homes are up slightly from 2010 levels, the median home price is still down throughout most of the country, according to the National Association of Realtors. This means that many homeowners are continuing to sit tight and are looking for ways to make their current houses work for them just a little bit longer, until the real estate market improves.

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Selling or staying put, 'daylighting' improvements pay off for homeowners

"Daylighting" improvements that boost your home's brightness and energy efficiency offer substantial return on investment for both home sellers and those who will be staying in their homes for the foreseeable future.

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