Kitchen remodeling sales were up 36 percent in the third quarter of 2011 compared with the same time a year earlier, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association. It’s no wonder: The kitchen is the focal point in many homes.

Staging can help you highlight selling features that may otherwise be overlooked by buyers.

When home owners take on a remodeling project, they’re often far more focused on choosing glistening fixtures for a new bathroom or debating the type of granite to use on a kitchen countertop than, say, navigating the intricacies of the building permit process. That could be a huge mistake, however, and it may not even come to light until the house is put up for sale. Ignoring...

How to battle the neighborhood eyesore when it's next door to your listing.

Here are six simple and affordable do-it-yourself projects can greatly increase a home's resale value, according to HomeGain's annual home improvement and staging survey.

Stunning curb appeal can make buyers fall in love with a home from the moment they pull up in their car. But equally important in today’s Web-driven world is ensuring that your listings’ curb appeal transfers to online photos. Here are a few simple, no cost ways to get curb appeal in your property photos.

Squeaky stairs, leaky faucets, or oil stains in the garage? Learn how to fix common household problems so they don't turn off buyers.

"I recommend using lemon or citrus scented candles for showings and running a few lemon wedges through the garbage disposal." −Christine Spitale, Sunflower Staging, Highland Mills, N.Y.

"Covering up the smell is not the answer. Sometimes it takes a thorough cleaning of carpets, drapes, and upholstery. It also helps to open windows to get air...

A staged home makes a great impression on buyers. But if you’re not up to the task, how do you find the right person for the job?

Property Merchandiser Anthea Click of Nashville, Tenn., says the answers you get to these questions will tell you a lot.

1. Can I see your portfolio? It’s not enough to ask a few questions over the phone. Meet...

Sales of condominiums and co-ops accounted for nearly 13 percent of all home sales in 2009, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, and in many markets that number is much higher.

But with inventory still high in some areas, buyers may have a tough time making up their mind. Here’s how to make sure your condo listings create a great first impression....

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...

New Web site helps home owners make the most of their investment every day.

When a refrigerator goes kaput, home owners face an immediate quandary. Should they fix it or replace it? It often depends on what the first service person who calls back has to say. When rain storms frequently lead to basement seepage, home owners make a similar leap of faith in paying for repairs....