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Adding Home Insulation to Your Rental

Filed under: How To,RentingDid you fall in love with the character of a charming, old apartment without thinking about how hard it will be to keep warm in the colder months? Older buildings are adored...

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Buy Me! 5 Creative Ways to Land a Home Sale This Spring

Spring home selling season is upon us, and there are more homes on the market this year than ever before. According to reports from the National Association of Realtors and CoreLogic, more than a...

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'The Jungle' Author's Literary Home Gets Discounted

Filed under: News,Celebrity HomesThe historic home of The Jungle author Upton Sinclair, originally on the market in Monrovia, Calif., for $1.5 million has been reduced to $1.3 million. Built in 1923,...

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'Sexy' Homes Spice Up North Carolina Market

Filed under: News,LifestyleA Charlotte, N.C. real estate firm says business is booming, thanks to their sexy new marketing plan that involves hiring models to pose in listings photos of luxury homes....

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Help Your Neighbors Improve Their House to Sell Yours

Lori Davis was concerned when a promotion meant she had to relocate to another state. While her Charlotte, N.C., home was in pristine condition, she was afraid that, without her help, her neighbors'...

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Rental Brokers: How They Can Work for You

With home sales declining to record lows, many homeowners who can't sell their homes are turning to rental brokers to ease their financial burden. Instead of paying the mortgage on an empty house, they...

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Roommate Agreements, and Breaking Up When Things Go Badly

Susan had no idea what she was in for when her roommate Lisa moved in. During the waking hours Lisa was very shy and quiet, and seemed like she'd make an OK roommate. However, when the lights went out...

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Storage Solutions in a Small Apartment

After years of dreaming about moving to the big city, Allyson Taylor finally made her dream a reality. However, her move into a small studio apartment quickly turned into a nightmare. While she never...

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Best Places to Live for Unrepentant Shopaholics

Where are the best places to live to shop till you drop and then wake up the next day to do it again? My task is to find luxurious homes in close proximity to fabulous shopping so a shopaholic like me...

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Luxury Homebuilder in Charlotte Succumbs to Housing Slump

Filed under: News,Economy Chalk it up to the protracted housing slump: The leading home builder in the southeast won't be erecting any more houses. Charlotte, N.C.-based Simonini Builders has announced...

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Home Buyer Turnoffs: Six Mistakes Sellers Must Avoid

Filed under: NewsIf you're trying to sell your home, you know it's a buyer's market out there. According to BusinessWeek, there is an 8.6-month supply of homes on the market. That's on top of a shadow...

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Condo and Homeowners Insurance: Key Differences

Patty Robinson got a great deal on her townhouse in Charlotte, N.C. It needed some updating, but she didn't mind investing in new carpeting, paint and window treatments, because that would make it feel...

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Tenants' Rights When Landlord Breaks Rental Agreement

Most people would agree that having a big shade tree on their property is a good thing. One renter in Charlotte, N.C. was under that impression -- until it started growing through a wall of his...

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Scottie Pippen Memorabilia Sold Off at Yard Sale

When retired NBA star Scottie Pippen moved out of his 13,000-square-foot home in Highland Park, Ill., which features a full basketball court and gym, he squandered an outstanding opportunity to recoup...

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85,000-Square-Foot Home Plan Rattles Posh L.A. Neighborhood

There is a battle brewing in Benedict Canyon, Calif., over a five-acre property being developed into an 85,000-square-foot home plan for a Saudi Arabian prince. For the uninformed, Benedict Canyon is...

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Curb Appeal: The Seller's Edge in Today's Market

Filed under: NewsCurb appeal is an important factor in today's housing market and can mean the difference between selling your home or having it linger on the market. While early signs point to the...

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Flooring for Your Home: What Are Your Options?

Whether you are building a new home or are renovating and planning to replace your home's current flooring, prepare to be amazed at the array of selections that are available today. Whether you choose...

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'General Hospital' Star-Turned-Realtor Offers Homebuyers Advice

Filed under: NewsFans of General Hospital will probably recognize the man in this photo as Alan Quartermaine, the always charming but sometimes scheming doctor and member of one the wealthiest families...

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Biggest Loser: Celebrity Home Edition

The "Great Recession" has been anything but great for most peoples' bottom line. According to the National Bankruptcy Research Center, over 1.5 million people have declared bankruptcy in 2010, while...

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Hometown Hero Dave Yochum Gives Bigs and Littles a Day at the Lake

Filed under: LifestyleThere may be a growing chasm between the "haves" and the "have-nots," but in a suburb of Charlotte, N.C. there's a dedicated man who's been working hard over the last six years to...

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