Jeff Clinton at Century 21 American Homes

What You Should Know About Agent Commission If you're new to selling, you may not know the ins and outs of agent commission. Use this primer to learn more.

Are Tankless Water Heaters Worth It? Is a new water heater the next appliance on your list to replace? Here's what you should know about the various heaters on the market.

Your Guide To Homeowners Associations If you have no experience with HOAs, you should learn what they're about before considering neighborhoods that have them. Here's a guide to get you started.

The Cost of Selling a Home It may seem contradictory that someone selling a home will have to spend money first, but that's often the case. Here are the costs of selling a home.

How To Pull Off a Dark Interior Room Want to change up your interior design in a bold way? Here's how you can bring dark design elements into your home.

5 Fixes to Sell Your Home Fast Here are five overlooked fixes that'll help you sell your home in no time.

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Purge Your Closet of These 9 Things Colder weather, and the current state of things, means you're spending a lot of time in your home, which makes now the perfect time to clean out your closet. If you've been busy with other home improvement projects, then this part of spring cleaning might have slipped through the cracks. Luckily, following...

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Buying a House in the Winter Thinking of giving new meaning to "home for the holidays" this year? Winter may not be the first-choice season for buying a house in the eyes of many shoppers, and that's precisely why it's an ideal time for savvy buyers to find the right home in an advantageous market. You will definitely have less...

6 Eco-friendly Updates for Your Home Wouldn't it be nice to boost the energy efficiency of your home, improve your comfort, and benefit the environment in the process? Eco-friendly home improvement projects offer all of those benefits and more. Whether you're aiming to add value and increase buyer interest for an eventual sale or you're...

Home Selling Tips for Pet Owners Dog, cat, bird, fish, and beyond whatever species your companion is, you know a pet isn't just an animal. They're family! In fact, studies have shown a big yard for Fido to play in is a factor in many buyers' decisions about which homes to bid on. But what happens when you're on the other side of...

What is a Short Sale? Watch any popular real estate show on television and you've probably heard a lot of different takes on short sales. Some people swear by them, while others avoid them. But what is a short sale all about, really? Simply, a short sale is the sale of a property for less than the amount owed on the mortgage....

Is Your House FHA-Friendly? The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a valuable tool for homebuyers because it allows buyers with good credit to secure home loans with a down payment as low as 3.5 percent. It's important to keep this in mind when selling your home because around 30 percent of buyers rely on FHA loans to purchase...

6 Types of Fresh Christmas Trees Best For Your Home Love the scent of a real Christmas tree in your home during the holidays? You're not alone! There's simply something special about having a real tree for Christmas, but that doesn't mean you should just pick any old tree and call it a day. Think of it as a holiday home improvement project. Pick the perfect...

Moving In? 9 Ways to Feel More at Home Buying a house is one of the happiest feelings of your adult life. Although this exciting time will have you grinning from ear to ear, your first few nights in your new place can feel a little weird almost as if you're staying at a hotel or friend's home. When you're moving in after buying a house,...

Getting Real with the Deal: What You Need to Know About Lowball Offers For many homeowners, the thought of selling your home for less than what you believe it's worth is unthinkable. After all, your goal is to try to make a profit or recoup the majority of your initial investment. Unfortunately, lowball offers are often part of the home selling process. There are many instances...

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Why Buying a House During the Holidays is A Great Idea Buying a house? Worried about the real estate market slowing down during the holiday season? Getting a transaction done in December can be challenging for the sellers, that is. They need to work extra hard to advertise a home and make sure it's in great condition for showing. Sometimes that means...

Should You Sell Your Home During the Holidays? Selling your home? Wondering if it's a good idea to keep it going during the holidays? The holidays can create some special challenges when you're selling your home. Staging a home for sale often means you need to be thoughtful about decorations drawing attention where needed without overwhelming...

5 Hacks to Remove a Stripped Screw Nothing can throw a wrench in your home improvement projects quite like a stripped screw! We're talking about those stubborn screws that have been over-tightened so much they won't turn properly or simply refuse to budge. If you're a home improvement enthusiast, these can quickly become the bane of...