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What’s a lease-purchase option and is it right for you? Here are the pros and cons for buyers and sellers.

What You Need to Know About Lease Purchase Options What exactly is a lease-purchase option and how does it work? It’s a different breed of real estate transaction with pros and cons for both buyers and sellers. How a lease-purchase option works. Lease-purchase or “rent to own” deals are more prevalent in a soft real estate market or so-called ...

Buying from a builder? Here are key things to know before signing the contract.

The Tale of Two Contracts: Builder Versus Resale When purchasing a new home from a builder, prospective buyers need to know that contract negotiations are a bit different from the typical resale process. First, and foremost, the on-site real estate agent works exclusively for the builder, meaning buyers need their own agent who puts their interest...

Should you prime before painting? Ask yourself these questions before you ever pick up a brush or roller.

A Key Question for the Do-It-Yourself Painter One of the biggest and most common do-it-yourself projects is painting. Especially for new homeowners, it’s only natural to paint over a room (or four). But, before you head to the paint store, ask yourself a key question: Should I prime the walls before painting? The answer? Maybe. Because primin...

North, south, east or west? Which way should your house face? Here are four key factors to properly place your home.

Which Direction Should Your New Home Face? When building a new home, don’t forget to put serious thought into how the house will be positioned on the lot or acreage. It might seem like a technical detail but the position of the house can have a big affect on day-to-day living. Let’s look at the crucial elements that go into the decision....

Television armoires are doing a disappearing act. Learn about new TV storage trends dictating home entertainment styles.

Bigger TVs Changing the Look and Feel of Family Rooms As technology has evolved, the once-popular television armoire is disappearing from American homes. What’s new in home entertainment storage and display? Take a look. Consoles. Many consumers are opting to display televisions on top of a cabinet or hang them on a wall. Consoles work well in either...

A quaint old house may be charming, but environmental dangers may lurk beneath the surface. Here’s how to identify toxic dangers.

Word of Caution: Check Older Homes for Environmental Hazards Homes built before 1990 are considered “older” by today’s standards, and those built before 1920 are considered vintage or “heritage.” Owning an older home brings a whole set of challenges not found with newer homes, one of them being the use of environmentally dangerous building materials...

Paint is not one-size-fits-all. Here’s a primer on how to choose the best paint for staging your home.

Brush Up on How to Pick the Best Paint For Your Project How do you go about picking the best paint for your home project? Choosing the right color is a good first step but the type of paint you use and the sheen are also crucial to a successful project. Let’s get started. Latex paints are a water-based, consumer-friendly option. They are easy to apply ...