The kitchen isn’t just for cooking. Today it’s used as a gathering place for families, a central work space, and an open area to pursue craft projects or entertain.

"Living room and family room activities are merging into the kitchen, and it’s changing how kitchens look," says Susan Serra, a home designer in Huntington, N.Y., who specializes in...

If you think you're not at risk, think again. These real estate professionals found themselves in uncomfortable situations and reveal what they do now to avoid risk.

To protect you and your clients, educate yourself about mortgage fraud and be on guard for any warning signs in a transaction. You can start by reviewing these five scams.

Size does matter when it comes to the perception of space in a home. That’s why it’s important to make sure you show off every square foot of your listing so that buyers can...

Is your buyer a Margo, an Elise, a Claire, or a Maggie? By knowing which of these personas your female buyers most closely align with, you may be able to narrow that huge inventory of homes for sale and help her find the place that’s perfect for her.

Margo wants to "wow" others with her unique home, Elise tends to prefer the traditional, Claire is so detailed...

Termites cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage a year in the United States, according to the National Pest Management Foundation, making these pesky insects even more of a threat to wood-based structures than fire, flood, or wind.

Yet, many home owners know very little about the danger that termites pose to their property.

"You don't usually...

A home has only one chance to make a first impression on potential buyers, and a poorly designed room can be a quick turnoff. REALTOR® magazine asked readers to send in stories of how they took action against their listings’ trouble spots. Borrow some ideas for sprucing up your own listings. You can also view more room transformations at the...

Take care when giving color advice to home sellers. Their color choices might be sending the wrong message to potential buyers.

Many salespeople and stagers say neutral beige or off-white walls are what sells listings—but a touch of color may be just what you need to revive buyers' interest in a languishing listing. And although beige may offend no one, the right...

Tired of showing up an hour early to tidy up before showings? Learn how and when to hire a house sitter to boost security and handle the upkeep at your vacant listing.

Here are a few other ways you can save gas and improve mileage, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If the snapshots you're taking of your listings are unflattering, lack detail, or are simply too boring, you could actually be doing a disservice. Here, an expert solves some of the trickiest problems in property photos.

Three of the latest gadgets that can help you succeed in real estate.