After April showers come May, with weather too wonderful to be stuck inside, but just make sure not to spend too much of your time relaxing, but also keep up with your home maintenance and improvements that will prepare your home for the hotter months ahead.

Renting a storage unit is a convenient option for people who need extra space for their extra possessions, for a variety of reasons. Maybe you just want to store seasonal items, moving to a new home, downsizing, or undergoing renovations - regardless of your reason or need, here are some things to consider before deciding to rent a self-storage unit.

Buyer’s remorse is a feeling of regret, guilt, or anxiety after making a purchase, thinking that it’s a wrong decision. It’s also known as buyer’s regret or buyer’s disappointment. While it can result from any sort of purchase, even the smallest ones, it usually occurs after a significant commitment, such as buying a house or a car. In real estate, buyer’s remorse is when a new homeowner regrets the home they recently purchased. They either feel that it was an outright mistake or think that there’s a better option for them out there.

When you put an offer on a home, you’d want to do everything you can to make your bid more competitive. One way to do this is through earnest money. But what is it, exactly? And how much do you need?

While it’s a cliche that communication is key among successful couples, it couldn’t be any truer and more crucial if you’re planning to buy a house together. Not only are you going to make one of the most fulfilling purchases of your life—but you’re also going to experience the joy and hardships of homeownership with the person you love.

The decision on whether or not to sell your beloved home is already a difficult thing to process. But knowing and understanding when to sell — it’s another critical point that can affect your decision and would-be profit, especially when the housing market feels unpredictable.

Aside from the housing market having a significant impact on the sale of your home, it’s also important to evaluate your situation and reasons for selling. To provide you with some guidance, we’ve laid out six factors that you should consider before putting your house on the market.

Even though winter is typically a slow time for real estate, it doesn’t mean it isn’t a good time to purchase a home. Buying a home during this traditional “off” season could work for you depending on the real estate market where you want to move and your personal circumstances.

If you want to have a good neighbor, you have to be a good neighbor first. And learning how to be a good neighbor is a skill that can be equally as impactful on you as it can on your neighborhood. 

Here are six little but valuable practices to help you become the kinder, more caring neighbor you’d want to live next to, not only now that the holiday spirit is in the air, but for the whole year round.

Thanksgiving is easily anyone’s favorite holiday of the year. With each bite of the glorious roast turkey, spoonfuls of delicious mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce, and even a slice of pumpkin pie, we are transported closer to Christmas and the spirit of giving.

But with a great feast comes a huge cleanup, which many are not looking forward to. You may be all set and ready for the Thanksgiving dinner, especially if you’re hosting for the first time in your new home, but have you thought about the subsequent cleaning load?

If you’re feeling stuck not knowing what else to know about the property, we’ve pulled together a list of some things that may not be so obvious to ask but can get you closer to finding a home that's a good match for your lifestyle and budget.