It's been months of searching. At last, you've finally found your dream home, and you've come to terms with the seller. But you're not home yet, as there can still be another round…
If you’re new to real estate or haven’t bought or sold in a while, here’s what you need to know about what buyers and sellers pay in closing costs. Buyers have more costs In…
For years, baby boomers have been ditching their large suburban homes for the urban life. At the same time, many millennials are seeking the reverse: to leave behind small city apartments for a…
You’ve spent time and energy weeding the front yard, painting the front door, power-washing your siding and planting flowers. You’ve updated the kitchen and bathrooms and de-cluttered the home. You’re ready to…
Web appeal is the new curb appeal. So you have to take your home's listing photo shoot seriously. If your photos don’t excite potential buyers on the internet, they may never step foot inside. Here…
The sales price of a home is not unlike an airfare. Both are complicated because so many factors—including location and timing—go into determining the price. That makes knowing how much to ask for…
Selecting a listing agent is an important decision. Unlike with a buyer’s agent, you’ll need to sign an agreement with a listing agent for a fixed time. The agreement entrusts the agent with getting…
You probably assume the real estate “deal” is done at the signing of the contract. Usually, it is. But in many cases, the negotiations really only begin at the signing. That's because problems can arise…
Spring and fall are typically prime time for home selling. But sometimes, you need to put your property on the market in the winter. The good news? Because home buyers have access to so many real estate…
You've almost crossed the finishing line of your real estate transaction—otherwise known as closing day. What could possibly go wrong? Here are 5 things home buyers should know about closing day. 1. Your mortgage…