How to Find Your Dream Home
You’ve been pre-approved and know what you can afford, so it’s time to start home shopping. But the hunt for your dream home will stall rapidly if you don’t know what that “dream” looks like. It’s easy to talk in…
Inside a Beachy Apartment on Brooklyn's Waterfront
For many people, summertime means heading out to soak up some rays in the Hamptons, taking a dip at the nearest idyllic borough beach, or hanging out at a backyard BBQ. But theater producer Kate Russell and her partner Colin Moneymaker share…
5 Home Updates for $10,000 or Less
Whether you’re moving in, moving out or just looking to move up without leaving your current home, a mini-makeover can be every bit as satisfying as a complete renovation. At the right price point, it can also provide a great…
4 Ways to Keep Your Closing Process Moving
Buyers and sellers typically plan to meet the closing deadline in good faith. In some parts of the country, there are no consequences for closing delays, while in others, a few days’ delay is allowed without ill effects. However, delays most…
Locking Down Wireless Home Security for Renters
People put off installing home security systems for all kinds of reasons. Sure, having a big, barking dog and living in a nice neighborhood may help — but burglars are smarter than you think. A burglary occurs every 15 seconds…
6 Top Spots for a Second Kitchen Sink
As floor plans have opened up, kitchens have evolved into the main family and entertaining spaces in our homes. With that comes more traffic, and an increased need to use that space wisely. A great way to make a high-use…
4 Tips for Getting Value From Your Home Inspection
Many buyers assume that the home inspection is their opportunity to pick the home apart and find its flaws. While the inspection often results in a second round of negotiations, buyers should view the inspection as the introduction to their…
Get the Vintage Americana Look for 4th of July and Beyond
Few things say classic summer like American-inspired decor. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, a little red, white and blue really brings in the spirit of the season. Instead of just hanging up a flag or two, go full-on Americana…
Subletting: Legal Tips for the Tenant and Subletter
By Stephanie Reid, Avvo attorney and NakedLaw contributor For many tenants, the demands of family, career or military responsibilities make it difficult to stick to a strict one-year lease agreement — making a sublease or sublet an attractive alternative to…
Keeping Pets Safe Around Plants
Gardens are wonderful places for pets. They provide entertainment, room to exercise and cool shade in the afternoon. However, many of the most common and seemingly innocuous garden plants are also poisonous to your furry friends. The apples and oranges…