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We’re happy to be able to continue to bring you a series of articles provided to me by HouseLogic through my membership in the National Association of REALTORS®. If you’ve enjoyed FrontDoor or HGTV, you will really like HouseLogic. A great tool provided as part of our membership in NAR, it disturbs me a bit that there are agents and real estate firms providing the same content, but altered as to conceal the source of the information (as if they wrote it themselves!) We will continue to provide service to you in the transparent manner you’ve come to expect: no blind ads, phone or text “call capture” (where you get that surprising “call back” to “see how the system is working,” no hiding behind “transaction brokerage” to limit liability (we provide full Buyer and Seller Representation), etc. It’s what you’ve come to count on and some things don’t change – with me, anyway!

What is HouseLogic.com?
HouseLogic is a free source of information and tools—from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®—that can help you make smart and timely decisions about your home.

What can HouseLogic do for me?
With content covering home improvement, maintenance, taxes, finance, insurance, and even ways you can get involved in and enrich your community, HouseLogic can help you increase and protect the value of your home by helping you make confident decisions.

Why did NAR create HouseLogic?
NAR has been a champion of homeownership rights and opportunities for more than a century. Helping consumers become more informed, responsible homeowners is important to the stability and value of the housing market – and your overall enjoyment of your home.

From time to time, NAR may ask you to partner on issues or legislation that may impact you as a homeowner. It’s up to you whether to participate in these causes.

Will my information be shared? I can’t stand junk mail, spam, and dinnertime phone calls.
We’re with you. We’ll NEVER share or sell your email address or other personal information you may provide us with anyone without your explicit consent.

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Review your remodeling contract carefully and adjust it to make sure it protects you in terms of payments, work schedules, and project specifications. Read
5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor

You’re ready to remodel but you want to make sure you get the best contractor for the job. Here’s what to ask the candidates before you decide. Read
When It Pays to Do It Yourself

Doing home-improvement jobs yourself can be a smart way to save money, but choose the right DIY projects or you’ll end up paying dearly. Read
Budgeting for a Remodel

To calculate how much remodel you can afford, follow these four steps: Ballpark the cost, establish a spending limit, make a wish list, and set your priorities. Read
Should You Move or Improve?

Whether to move or improve is a harder question to answer than it was a few years ago, but a few cost-benefit calculations can help you make the right decision. Read