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Laura Rice

ABR, ASR, ASP, CHMS, ePRO, GRI

Coldwell Banker Southern Homes

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Homebuying (50)

Winter: The Most Affordable Time of Year to Buy a Home

3 Must-vs-Lust Buying Tips to Avoid Overspending

Different Types of Homebuyers and their Unique Needs

Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Homebuyers

How to Find and Finance Bank-Owned Properties

Home Selling (33)

Keep Your Home Sale from Falling Apart

5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

The Main Factors that Affect the Price of a Home

Buyer’s Personality can Affect Home Sale

Preparing to Sell Your Home? The Best 5 Projects to Do Now

Financial (131)

The 15-Year Mortgage: Pros and Cons

Quick Ways to Borrow Money in an Emergency

Want a Mortgage? Good Credit Might Not Be Good Enough

Why FHA Supports Home Values

Invest or Pay Off Your Mortgage? How to Decide

Home Improvement (98)

The Limitations of Home Renovations and Modifications

6 Curb Appeal Ideas to Make You the Star of the Neighborhood

The Dos and Don'ts of DIY Deck Building

Should You Get a Home Improvement Loan from Your Contractor?

Planning to DIY Your Kitchen? Don’t Make These 6 Amateur Mistakes

Moving (4)

How to Choose a Neighborhood

It's an (Urban) Jungle Out There: How to Buy Smart in the City

6 Things Everyone Should Do When Moving Into a New House

14 Packing Hacks From the Pros That Make Moving Less Awful

Smart Homebuying - Explore Your Neighborhood First

Homeowner Education (70)

7 Mistakes That Cost Homeowners BIG Money During Cold Weather

10 Simple Comforts Every Houseguest Will Adore You For

The Most Common Spring Cleaning Mistake (Plus 8 Others)

Top 5 Contractor Scams (and How to Avoid Them)

How to Resolve a General Contractor Dispute: Your Legal Options

Real Estate Transactions (12)

7 Steps to a Stress-Free Home Closing

8 Totally Hidden Home-Buying Costs to Plan Ahead For

This New Law Will Protect You From Surprise Closing Costs

Worksheets for Buying, Selling, and Taking Care of Your Home

How to Buy a Home While Selling One

Lifestyle (36)

In Defense of Having a (Slightly) Cluttered Home

The Link Between Clutter and Depression

4 Tips for a Meaningful and Successful Retirement

Organize Your Home by Feb. 1 in Less Than an Hour a Day

Creating a Home Gym: Tips and Inspiration

News/Trends (40)

Mortgages could be Harder to Get in a Credit-Tightening Era

4 Key Issues Threatening Housing Market Recovery

Crypto Credit Cards, Once a White-Hot Trend, Have Started to Fizzle

Mortgage Rates could Slip Lower in May

Why Homebuilders Can’t or Won’t Meet Housing Demand

Renting (9)

How Does Rent-to-Own Work?

Renting a Home vs. Owning a Home. What’s Better?

Renting or Buying a Home in 2025: A Clear Guide

Why Homeownership Beats Renting Long-Term

Should You Rent in Retirement?

Technology (3)

Smart Home Technology: Is it Worth the Investment?

Virtual Reality: How Tech is Changing the Way You Buy and Sell a Home

6 Favorite Home Improvement Apps for the iPad, iPhone and iPod

Home Value (8)

8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home

9 Surprising Things That Add Value to Your House

Don’t Rely Too Much on that Online Home Value Estimate

Do Swimming Pools Add Value to Homes?

Neighborhood Historic Designation Can Raise Property Values

Appraisals (9)

What to Expect from a Home Inspection

4 Ways to Strengthen Your Home’s Refinance Appraisal Value

Inspectors May Find Flaws in "Perfect" Home

Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal

6 Steps for Responding to a Low Refinance Appraisal

Home Repair (54)

7 Super-Easy Cleaning Recipes for the Most Awesome-Smelling Home

Tips to Make Your Roof Last as Long as Possible

Mold. UGH. Soooo Gross. Here’s How to Kill it Forever

9 No-Sweat Hacks to Deep Clean the Cruddiest Things

How to Care for Your Water Heater

Green Living (31)

Green Bathroom Remodeling

Tax Credits for Installing Solar Panels

Benefits of Upgrading to Smart Thermostats

4 Great Green Apps for Your Home

Building a Rooftop Community Garden

Featured (0)

Safety (35)

Baby-Proofing: 4 Smart Ways To Keep Baby Safe

10 Things a Burglar Doesn't Want You to Know

Wood Fireplace: 9 Tips for Safety and Efficiency

Landscaping Tips to Defend Against Natural Disasters

Grilling Safety

Holidays (9)

How to Clean Up After Thanksgiving in Half the Time

Egging, Toilet Papering: How to Clean Up After Halloween Pranks

Great, Inflation is Ruining Thanksgiving Dinner, Too

8 Super-Secret Hiding Places for Holiday Presents

Home Owner Tales of Holidays Gone Horribly Wrong

Taxes (38)

Are You Getting the Home Tax Deductions You're Entitled to?

Appeal Your Property Tax Bill

Tax Benefits that Come with Homeownership

Will My Taxes Look Different Now That I’m a Homeowner?

Are You Entitled to a Property Tax Exemption?

Insurance (27)

What Is Private Mortgage Insurance? (PMI)

Will You Regret Not Buying Hurricane Insurance?

Can You Buy Last-Minute Hurricane Insurance?

Should You File a Home Insurance Claim?

Tree Falls On Property Line: Who Pays? Who Picks Up the Pieces?

Real Estate Agent (2)

What To Do if You Must File A Complaint in Real Estate

Selling Your Home? How to Find the Best Listing Agent

Working With a Realtor Can Eliminate Stress From the Real Estate Process

Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent

Find the Best Agent to Sell Your House

Real Estate Investment (10)

Navigating Home Prices: Insights and Strategies

Are You Buying a House or a Lottery Ticket?

Is Being a Landlord Worth It?

Real Estate Math Problems? Get Help from a Professional

Rental Real Estate: A Lucrative Investment Avenue

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