Ready to move out of your fixer-upper? If you plan wisely, you can skip the renovations you never got around to and sell your house fast as-is. An as-is home sale means that a house is for sale in its current condition — the seller will not complete repairs or
As a seller, you’ll first encounter a purchase agreement when you receive an offer from a buyer. The purchase agreement outlines the buyer’s offer price, along with contingencies, financing terms, closing costs, possession date, and more. You must meticulously review the purchase agreement before you sign and turn the document
If you’ve ever lived in a rural area, you’re familiar with the term “well and septic.” As many as one in five households nationwide get their water from a well and rely on a septic system to dispose of wastewater. That means one out of every five homeowners needs to
A kitchenette is just a “simplified kitchen paired down to the essentials,” shares MacKenzie Cain, interior designer for Chicago’s Habitar Design. Those essentials depend on the use of the space, but generally include a small refrigerator, microwave, sink, stovetop, countertop, and cabinetry. “If it is not the main source of
You list your condo for sale, and your agent calls — she has a buyer. You’re mentally packing your bags, but not so fast. The buyer has a Fair Housing Administration (FHA) loan approval. And that means your condo association needs FHA approval, too. If you’re thinking about selling your
When Sedona, AZ, interior decorator Jessica Moreau of Moreau Design put her house on the market last year, she knew exactly how to showcase her home for a top-dollar sale. Instead of spending thousands of dollars to update her kitchen, Moreau focused on inspiring buyers with staging. She laid out
Moving to a new place is exciting. Paying for the move, on the other hand, can feel like a nightmare. With boxes, truck rentals, new furniture, and other moving fees, the cost can add up fast. Moving.com estimates that it costs as much as $2,994 to move a 2 to
If you’ve ever watched some of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1970s and 1980s, you’ve seen a ranch home. “The Golden Girls,” “The Wonder Years,” and perhaps most notably, “The Brady Bunch.” Surely you remember the scenes of the Brady family’s orange and avocado open-concept kitchen with housekeeper Alice
Take a drive into the city. Lights and skyscrapers surround you as you head to an evening of high-end cocktails in a moody downtown bar, and an exciting gala event to follow. The thought of the late-night drive home leaves you with the urge to cut the evening short. This
You are a stern and hardy Puritan settler in the 17th century. Your hands calloused and raw, you build a simple, utilitarian shelter that you pray will allow your family to survive the harsh winter on the horizon. Centuries later, your ancestors exclaim, “How cute!” Welcome to the Cape Cod