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February 2, 2017

What Happens When You Buy a Home in a Tax Sale

When you buy a house, you don't want one with any liens against it. But what happens to those houses with outstanding taxes? You can buy them. Here's how. The post What Happens When You Buy a Home in a Tax Sale appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Avoid the Noise and Retire in Peace: How Boomers Can Find the Right Rental

If you're planning to retire, one of the most important decisions you have to make is where to live. Many retirees opt to sell their oversize home, invest the profits of the sale, and rent a smaller, less-expensive place. The post Avoid the Noise and Retire in Peace: How Boomers Can Find the Right Rental appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Make Your Home Look Like Trent Reznor's -- Affordably

With open kitchen shelving and a sculptural gardenscape, the former Nine Inch Nails frontman's home has a modern sense of cool that you can adopt -- affordably. The post Make Your Home Look Like Trent Reznor's -- Affordably appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

The Ultimate Open House Checklist: Master Bedroom Edition

From editing your bedside reading to curating your closet, this open house checklist will turn your master bedroom into a masterstroke of salesmanship. The post The Ultimate Open House Checklist: Master Bedroom Edition appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Do Raindrops Keep Falling on Your Head -- Indoors? Try These Easy DIY Fixes

Rainy season is when you suddenly notice leaky windows or faulty gutters. Here are some DIY fixes to get you through wet weather and prevent water damage. The post Do Raindrops Keep Falling on Your Head -- Indoors? Try These Easy DIY Fixes appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

A Plain English Guide to Avoiding the Most Common Mortgage Scams

The government wants to protect you from mortgage scams, but its bureaucratese is unintelligible. Let's translate the warnings into plain English! The post A Plain English Guide to Avoiding the Most Common Mortgage Scams appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Before You Refinance, Look Into Loan Modification

Loan modification, once an option only for homeowners in distress, is now more widely available. Here's how it differs from refinancing. The post Before You Refinance, Look Into Loan Modification appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

The Truth About Organic Home Remedies for Your Lawn

Do organic alternatives to pesticides really work work for your lawn? And do they save you money in the long run? The post The Truth About Organic Home Remedies for Your Lawn appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

How to Finance an Earthship, Yurt, or Other Weird (i.e., Nontraditional) Home

You'll need to get the right kind of financing to step through your atypical front door. We looked at four types of unusual properties to see what kind of challenges to expect. The post How to Finance an Earthship, Yurt, or Other Weird (i.e., Nontraditional) Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

The Ultimate Open House Prep Checklist: Kitchen Edition

From clearing your countertops to "debugging" your light fixtures, it's the ultimate open house checklist: kitchen edition. The post The Ultimate Open House Prep Checklist: Kitchen Edition appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.