Christine Bartsch

Contributing Author

Former art and design instructor Christine Bartsch holds an MFA in creative writing from Spalding University. Launching her writing career in 2007, Christine has crafted interior design content for companies including USA Today and Houzz.

Author’s Posts

Stacks of coins with plants coming out the tops.

Get Started

Where to Invest in Real Estate: 8 Factors That Make a Location Great for Rentals

Flooring in a home that increases value.

Homeownership

4 Options for Investing in Real Estate as a Total Beginner, Depending on Your Ambitions

A young man relaxing on a balcony after solving his rent vs buy conundrum

Get Started

Rent vs. Buy: Which One Will Give You the Good Life?

A couple displaying open house etiquette.

House Hunting

10 Open House Etiquette Fails You Can Learn From

A diverse group of people sitting in a line waiting to hear back on an offer for a house

Making the Offer

So You’ve Submitted an Offer on a House! How Long Until You Hear Back?

Attract Buyers

3 Ways Interior Design and Home Staging Are Nothing Alike

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Author’s Posts

Where to Invest in Real Estate: 8 Factors That Make a Location Great for Rentals

7 Amazing Flooring Types to Boost the Value of Your House Upon Move-In

Selling a House with Multiple Owners: Plan Ahead, and Avoid Court if You Can

But First, Paperwork: 11 Key Documents You’ll Need to Buy a House

What’s the Catch with Rent to Own Homes? 7 Reasons to Beware of These Deals

4 Options for Investing in Real Estate as a Total Beginner, Depending on Your Ambitions

Rent vs. Buy: Which One Will Give You the Good Life?

10 Open House Etiquette Fails You Can Learn From

So You’ve Submitted an Offer on a House! How Long Until You Hear Back?

3 Ways Interior Design and Home Staging Are Nothing Alike