Featured Articles

• How to sell your home without an agent

  Want to bypass the real estate agent and put up your "for sale by owner" sign? Selling your home without an agent is not the most popular option, but it can definitely be done. Here's how to get started.

• 10 home upgrades to save money

  Home remodels aren't cheap. But with these upgrades, you can pour money into your home and look forward to saving cash in the long run. Here are ten ways to save cash while upgrading your space.

• Attic conversions: where to splurge, where to save

  When you need another bedroom, an attic bedroom conversion provides good ROI without the expense of increasing your home's footprint. Learn which attic remodeling improvements you can and can't skimp on.

• Is there a best season to list your home?

  Do housing market fluctuations and unseasonable weather make choosing the best time to list your home a roll of the dice? Find out if there's a best season to list your home for sale.

• DIY mistakes of the rookie homeowner

  Optimistic homeowners might look at a potential home improvement project and think: I've got this! But all too often, DIY takes a turn for the worse, and you wind up calling the contractor anyway. Here are the most common rookie mistakes to avoid.

• Ready! Set! How to sell your home now

  Want to know how to sell your home this year? Real estate agents dole out this advice to home sellers whether the market is sluggish or stellar. Here's what you need to know.

• Financing home improvements with FHA mortgages: what to know

  You've waited out the recession and now you want to upgrade your home or buy an affordable fixer upper. Learn how an FHA 203(k) mortgage can make your home improvements a reality.