Rita Rutledge, Associate Broker

If you want to understand the relationship between our economy and home values, this article can help.

How Much Does the Economy Affect Home Equity? How much equity you have in your home is affected by demographics, GDP growth, and personal income. The economy affects housing prices, and vice versa.

It may not come as a surprise that painting yourself (rather than hiring a professional) can save you money, but there's at least one other task you can potentially do yourself.

2 Tasks Homeowners Can Do to Save Money During a Renovation — And One That Should Be Left to the Professionals, According to an HGTV Expert Even the biggest budgets can still suffer from unexpected hiccups in large-scale home renovations. These expenses can add up and leave homeowners looking for ways to save some extra cash. For Cristy Lee, the star of HGTV’s “Steal This House,” the key to saving your budget is simple.“I person...

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