Tips and tactics for buying a home in a seller's market
(BPT) - If you've been in the process of buying or selling a home this past year, or even considering it, you know it's been a seller's market for the most part. Inventory of homes available for sale has been low, creating more demand than the market can supply. Couple that with low interest rates, which make it a great time for prospective buyers to get more bang for their mortgage dollar, and you've got a marketplace in which buyers have been competing for nearly every list
5 tips for an efficient and safe moving day
(BPT) - Moving to a new home can call for the coordination of a lot of details. That's especially true if you're a do-it-yourselfer who's renting a truck rather than hiring a moving company. Though the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the average American changes homes 11.4 times in a lifetime, many of us never take time to think about the potential safety hazards involved. Usually we're way more focused on the challenges of figuring out all the logistics, packing up our possessi
How to create the perfect, four-season outdoor living space
(BPT) - Creating an outdoor living space will give you an extra "room" to enjoy in all types of weather, even as the temperatures drop. You can start small with an inexpensive patio set and charcoal grill on a new deck, go all out with a fully installed kitchen, fireplace and living room, or something in between. It depends on your budget and how you plan to use the space. Here are some ideas for must-have elements in your perfect outdoor living space that will allow you to e
