Home Value

It may be good to be rich in L.A., but it’s better to be poor or average in New York City. According to several recent surveys, the rich get more real estate bang for their buck in L.A., but those…   Read the Article

Home Improvements: $100 or LessTip 1: Spend an hour with a pro.Invite a Realtor or interior designer over to check out your home. Many Realtors will do this as a courtesy, but you will probably have…   Read the Article

Check out 12 of the coolest homes in the country's largest -- but most affordable -- cities.   See the Gallery

According to the 2010-2011 Remodeling magazine Cost vs. Value Report, these updates bring the best return based on their cost and the value they add to your home.   See the Gallery

1. BaseboardsReplace or enhance baseboards throughout your home. They are a visual link that travels into every room in the house.2. Crown MoldingCrown molding is a great way to lift a room. By…   Read the Article

If you haven't seen the first 10 Ways to Make Your Home Worth More, get caught up here first.#11: Install New WindowsInstalling new windows can be beneficial for more than one reason. On an average…   Read the Article

#10: Refurbish the BasementMany basements are plain, empty and unused spaces that rarely see any visitors. Why let all that space go to waste? Create an entertainment area that will "wow" your…   Read the Article

It’s a question on many homeowners’ minds these days. After so much turmoil in the housing market over the past few years, what’s left of your home equity? Maybe you need to sell right away.…   Read the Article

Considering all the blood, sweat and tears (not to mention money) it takes to make your dream renovation a reality, you’d expect to be handsomely rewarded with a boost in your home’s value.…   Read the Article

Although no one’s suggesting the real estate market is sunshine and roses right now, statistics about declining home prices across the nation can be misleading. It’s really important to look…   Read the Article