Edwin Kolb's Blog Posts

* 4 Trending Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

4 Trending Kitchen Backsplash IdeasAccent the kitchen counters by dressing up what you put behind them.By: Melissa Dittmann TraceyThe backsplash is an important accent when you want to spruce

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* Upsizing Your Home

Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become

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* WHAT TO DO WITH AN UNFINISHED BASEMENT

Although currently dimly lit and a little rough on the eyes, your unfinished basement still has a lot of potential. With just a little love and the help of the following ideas, you can spice it up

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* WHAT TO REPAIR BEFORE YOU LIST

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the utmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its

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* WHICH DOWN PAYMENT STRATEGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

WHICH DOWN PAYMENT STRATEGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it

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* Your Guide to the Home Appraisal

Your Guide to the Home AppraisalYou’ve found your dream home and now it’s time to cross all your T's and dot all your I's before it’s all your own and one of the first items on

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* Sell Your House Before the Holidays

Sell Your House Before the HolidaysAs you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key

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* Why Buying a HomeMay Make More Sense Than Renting

Why Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsIf you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, consider the advantages homeownership offers

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* Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?

Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow

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* New Homes May Have the Incentives You're Looking for Today

New Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for TodayAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this

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* Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections

Experts Increase 2022 Home Price ProjectionsIf you’re wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential,

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