For animal lovers, our two- and four-legged friends are more than pets, they're members of the family. And incorporating our pets into our homes is often a great way to personalize our homes and make our spaces more beautiful and functional for animals and humans alike. As we head into the new year, we share some DIY home projects for animal lovers.
This year, we kicked off the holiday season by hosting our very first Good Will Works Holiday Matchapalooza, where we double-matched donations to nonprofits during the entire week following Giving Tuesday.
Our Good Will Works program already offers matching donations up to $500 all year long — but...
The new year is almost upon us, and once again, our homes are more important than ever. But after spending more time than ever at home, many of us are looking forward to a design refresh for our interior spaces. And there's no easier way to make your home feel new for a new year than a fresh coat of paint. Here are some paint and color trends to watch for in 2022.
No matter where you live, you've surely seen the house on the block that seems to sell out of nowhere, with no open houses, no showings, and no sign in the front yard. And yet somehow, suddenly, the home changes hands. For buyers, finding homes that have not yet come onto the market can provide a great opportunity to find an ideal home in a highly competitive market. Learning how to find these homes and capitalize on these opportunities can mean getting a great deal on the right property. If you're asking "how can I find homes that aren't yet on the market," keeping a few simple strategies in mind can help you find a great deal.
Inheriting a home is a complicated process, and one that can come with emotional, legal, and financial uncertainty. While this inheritance is likely to be a financial windfall, understanding your new rights and responsibilities is key to protecting your new asset and moving forward after inheritance. Depending on the legal process by which the home is inherited, the number of individuals sharing in the property, and the relationship between the decedent and the heirs, complex legal questions can seriously affect the value of the home.
Understanding the most critical things you should know when you inherit property can help to avoid common pitfalls, maximize the value of your new asset, and can take a great deal of stress off of your shoulders at a time that is already difficult for most families.
