House hunting can be time-consuming. With so many houses currently on the market and so little time to spend visiting homes, it’s important to narrow down your search as much as possible before attending a showing. Fortunately, in today’s digital world, it’s possible to learn a great deal of important information right from your phone or computer. In today’s...

Putting your house on the market is a lot like preparing to host a holiday party; you want to make the best possible impression on people without having to spend a small fortune in the process! Assuming your home is not drastically outdated or in disrepair, there are a lot of simple things you can do to make it...

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Sometimes a couple buys a house together but does not marry. Lawyers and closing agents often title the property as tenants in common. This causes major problems if one partner passes and the other expects the property to transfer solely to them. When a property is titled as tenants in common, the...

Image by Mark Dixon from Pixabay Maybe it's time to get your garden ready, or maybe you already have a few scraggly plants that need some support; but pre-made trellises can be both pricey and flimsey. Instead of spending a lot to get a product that will fall apart after one, wet spring, why not make this sturdy...

Photo by Tod Franklin via Pixabay What makes you happy? Do you love to sit and read? Or are you more of a hang-out-with-friends kind of homeowner? Regardless of what moves you, there's a way to create space for it in your own backyard. Even better -- you can increase your home's resale value in the process. Use...

Image by Tom from Shutterstock Energy efficiency isn’t just for the inside of your home. What you plant outside can affect the bottom line inside. Choosing the right trees, grasses, and shrubs can help. Location, location, location Well placed trees can help to reduce your heating and cooling bills. Trees can keep your home cooler in the summer...

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels If you’re looking to add curb appeal or want to create a pleasant outdoor environment to enjoy your leisure time, investing in a good DIY project can help you to spruce up your outdoor space. 1. Install a Window Ledge A window ledge is a versatile project because it can serve a variety...

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This 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Beauty offers over $39,000 in upgrades and an expansive 145 ft lot with tiered and fenced yard. Enjoy the formal dining room and eat in kitchen on the main floor. The family room on the second level has room for all to enjoy and there is bath on each level. The large backyard offers covered porch, deck and lower patio with play yard and a rear gate with room to add a garage. Upgrades are many, including 200 amp electrical, plumbing, new basement wall, lighting, flooring, baths, new chimney liner, baths, new paint throughout, waterproofing of exterior chimney bricks, landscaping and retaining wall. Walk to Farmer's...

This split bedroom ranch is sure to delight! From the vaulted great room that walks out to a covered porch backing to Tamarack Golf Course, to the gourmet-pleasing kitchen with angled snack bar, granite counter tops, pantry and stainless appliances. The private master suite offers a 42"x 60" onyx shower, dual vanity and walk in closet. The lower level with 9 ft ceilings features a family room, game room, 4th bedroom, and 3/4 bathroom. Quality Phillips Custom Homes construction. Shiloh elementary schools and O'Fallon Township High School. Great access to nearby Scott Air Force Base, I-64 exits, shopping, restaurants and more. Move in...

Looking for country living complete with a charming farmhouse on approximately 2.43 acres in Troy School District? Here it is! You will love this rare find - house was built in 1910 but updated from top to bottom. Too many updates to list here, but detailed list is available. 4 bedrooms - choose to have your master on the main level or on the upper level. Covered front porch and second story balcony to greet you. Tall ceilings, tall windows, wood flooring, amazing natural light throughout. Huge kitchen with abundance of solid oak cabinets and breakfast bar. Appliances stay. Roof 2017 on house and 2018 on shed, Furnace 2017, Ductless HVAC...