Only one thing really mattered to the young family who tapped Urban Dwellings, a New England design firm, to upgrade their late-1960s ranch house: killer views of the water. “They were living in a house that was very dated, and views were blocked at all possible points,” recalls founder and lead designer Tracy Davis, who
The top priority for most buyers when house hunting is function. While charm and character go a long way, they can’t overcome a bad layout, lack of storage, or a poor use of materials. To really love the home you’re in and increase potential buyers’ interest, choose updates that will make living in your home easier.
Whether you’re hoping to make your home more comfortable to live in or trying to broaden its appeal for a quick sale, small updates can be a win-win. But home improvement projects can be tricky because if you spend too much, you may not get the return on that investment. To add value to your home,
Texas’ housing market is as hot as the state’s scorching summer heat, as the market reaches new peaks in sales and home prices, seemingly to endless heights and unending demand. A new report from the Texas Association of Mortgage Bankers provides an in-depth look at the people who are snagging a piece of the pie
Home values continued their upward climb, however not quite as fast as homeowners estimated, according to Quicken Loans’ Home Price Perception Index. On average, appraised home prices came in 1.77% lower than what homeowners expected, the fourth consecutive month the gap between the two opinions widened, according to the index. Home values increased in March
Tesla, which got into the solar energy business last year with the acquisition of SolarCity, is taking the next step in its plan to revolutionize the acquisition, storage, and use of solar energy with the introduction of its own version of solar panels. Over the weekend, Tesla unveiled its solar panel design. The unveiling came
By the time you get the keys to your new construction home, you might feel stretched thin in the finance department. From earnest money and design center upgrades, to closing costs and moving expenses, buying a brand-new home is never cheap. As you take a look at the costs on the horizon, it’s wise to
As home prices grow across the U.S., more wages are needed in order to live comfortably in their city. In fact, it should come as no surprise that those living in metros on the West Coast need higher incomes to live comfortably than those living in the middle of the U.S., according to a study
ADP released its National Employment Report Wednesday, showing employment will increase substantially in March, lead by an increase in construction jobs. Private sector employment increased a seasonally-adjusted 263,000 in March, the report showed. This is down slightly from February’s predicted increase of 298,000. Click to Enlarge (Source: ADP, Moody’s Analytics) But while ADP predicted February’s
In addition to its white sand beaches and laidback lifestyle, Australia’s remarkably robust property market has long been a draw card for international buyers. And the good news for United States citizens is that entering the market is relatively easy, and has many advantages beyond simply diversifying your investment portfolio. Why Australia? Stability Legislation and the Australian