Maria Patterson

Besides the costs related to making repairs and improving the overall appearance of the home, as the seller, the following...

This is a tough decision, but the answer will depend on your personal situation, as well as the condition of...

Start by finding out its worth. Contact an agent for a comparative market analysis, an informal estimate of value based...

The best time to sell is when you are ready, or when you must. That is, when you have outgrown...

Yes, but only after you have sold your home. According to the IRS, home improvements add to the basis, or...

One percent of the purchase price of your home every year to cover everything from painting to repairing gutters to...

Yes. Two very popular programs offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) include the Title 1 Home...

There are many ways to finance a remodeling project. If you have equity in your home, a good credit rating...

Don't jump too quickly to discard reusable fixtures. If your tub is in relatively good shape, consider having it re-glazed...

It is tempting to discard existing appliances when you build new cabinets around them. Rethink the idea. If the appliances...