“Here’s a toast to the future, a toast to the past, and a toast to our friends, far and near. May the future be pleasant, the past a bright dream; may our friends remain faithful and dear.” — Anonymous

The real estate market is soaring.

But Millennials shouldn’t feel pressure to get in on the action, according to financial experts. They’re the largest group of homebuyers in the market today.

Buying a home is one of the most — if not the most — significant purchases of your adult life. So, you’ll want to make sure you’re really ready.

Sort your money out

First and foremost, get your finances in order before skipping off to find your dream home. This means understanding your total income and what it can buy.

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by Danish Mehboob

People of all generations have differing opinions about what their home says about them as a person. For most Americans, owning a home is a sign of success and accomplishment.

Whether it’s a nice paver walkway or simply adding some color to your planters, keeping your front yard looking fresh is not only inexpensive, but also adds nice curb appeal. In the case of home improvement, a book is always judged by its cover.
1. It tells your neighbors that you take pride in your home and neighborhood.
2. It makes your home stand out.
3. It’s so easy! I always look online in spring when people are splitting their perennials: I have yet to have to purchase anything, since people actually give stuff away. Also, invest in an edger — clean lines are a favorite on my list — as they can dramatically transform a yard.

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It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses.

You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re doing pretty well — after all, any info you might need is at your fingertips online, right? That and your own sterling judgment.

Oh, dear home buyer (or seller!) — we know you can do it on your own. But you really, really shouldn’t. This is likely the biggest financial decision of your entire life, and you need a Realtor if you want to do it right. Here’s why.

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We know the feeling. Here you are on vacation with your family during a major holiday and there’s nothing open.

If you have kids, they are impatient because they’re itching to do something or go somewhere. Well, here’s a list of 15 activities to do whether or not you have kids. That’s the day to be a kid so enjoy yourself.

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One of my clients was house hunting in a particular, 100-year-old neighborhood in Oakland, Calif. Very stroll-to-the-local-produce-market-esque. We found this lovely little Spanish-style cottage with all the charming detail of the 1920s when it was built, but simply gleaming as though it was in brand-new condition. We walked inside and saw that the home had been fully remodeled: new flooring, working fireplace, granite slab countertops, brand new stainless steel kitchen appliances and — get this — two full bathrooms with fixtures so new the shower and bathtub still had the energy efficiency rating tags on them!

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How better to celebrate Thanksgiving than to gather friends and family around a feast? For recipe ideas, we gathered 21 of the most popular Thanksgiving recipes as determined by you, the Epicurious reader. So whether you roast a classic Extra-Moist Turkey with Pan Gravy or a take a modernist approach with a Deconstructed Holiday Turkey, or maybe just serve plenty of vegetarian sides such as Garnet Yams, Green Beans with Lemon and Pine Nuts, and Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Maple Hickory Nuts, we’ve got a delicious list of recipes for which you can be very thankful.

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