September 2016

Author: Zillow 

Will buying a FSBO home be easier, riskier, or the same? Here's what to expect.

During the home-buying process you’ll see tons of homes, mostly listed by real estate agents. But from time to time you might encounter a home listed for sale by owner (FSBO). You may even have a friend or relative who wants to sell you their home directly.

While it may seem that buying a FSBO home without involving real estate agents would simplify the process, this isn’t necessarily true. Here are some points to keep in mind when you’re looking at a home for sale by owner.

Most sellers will work with your agent

Smart home sellers know that most buyers work closely with a buyer’s agent for weeks (if not months or years), and they will plan

When cooking in the kitchen, you are constantly jazzing up recipes with a dash of this and a pinch of that, so you need to make sure you keep your spices organized and close at hand. Try these clever storage tricks!

Spices on Display- Invest in a magnetic spice display that keeps your kitchen both functional and beautiful. This is ideal for cooks who like to keep their wares close at hand. Typed labels add to this modern look and help with the organization of different spices. 

Spice Drawer Organizer- Shallow kitchen drawers are perfect for spice storage, keep the jars from rolling up against one another with a drawer insert like this one from Ikea. The curved grooves of this removable tray make its easy to store spices and even easier to