Simmy Goenka's blog

You know the type. It doesn't matter if you're at their home for an event or just dropping by for an unannounced visit — their homes are always impeccably clean (and seemingly effortlessly). What do they know that you don't? We share three secrets of the impeccably clean.

If there’s one place the worlds of form and function seamlessly meet it’s in the kitchen. And upgrading the lighting is a way to add a fresh dose of style and substance to space. Even if you don’t have a major kitchen remodel in your future, a simple lighting swap — from adding some architectural track lighting to installing a dramatic chandelier — might be all it takes to upgrade the entire kitchen.

There’s no other way to put it: Moving is stressful. But it doesn’t have to be a waking nightmare. Here’s how to avoid a move from … you know where.

Use these ideas for clearing out the clutter and keeping rooms neat and tidy.

In March, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate reached out to long-form emoji master Zoe Mendelson to create a listing for the White House using only emojis. The result was a surprisingly spot-on description of all the amenities that the First Family and their guests get to enjoy on a daily basis — who knew the White House has a whopping 28 fireplaces and 35 bathrooms?

Having a great vacation starts with a great place to stay.

With spring season in full flow, follow these 7 simple organizing tricks to make spring cleaner!

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After a decade of saving and investing, I think real estate is one of the best ways to make money and build wealth.  Here is why.

A crashing Chinese economy, sinking commodity prices, and other factors have made the 2016 economic outlook seem somewhat dismal (just ask the candidates running for president). But one industry seems to be bucking those negative trends, and still growing after years of positive performance.

We all have that friend: every time you go to her house, everything is in its place, the counters are shining, and the toilet doesn't have that pink ring around the bowl.