Today's typical buyers plan to live in their home for just five to seven years. So it’s more important than ever to consider resale when making home improvements. Even though you’re a…
It may seem logical that if you price your home low, it will sell quickly. Some real estate agents believe everyone should price low. The truth is, there are a lot of things to consider when…
The real estate market during the past five years was certainly scary, especially for younger and less experienced home buyers. And so, a lot of people in the Gen X and Gen…
Companies often hire employees from out of the area or transfer existing employees to another office. When this happens, a relocation package — or RELO as it’s known in the real estate…
Unlike San Francisco and most U.S real estate markets, New York real estate is dominated by cooperative apartments, or Co-Ops.Whether you’re a regular Joe or a famous film star, to buy a…
Condo owners usually pay a monthly homeowner’s association (HOA) or maintenance dues. These assessments cover building upkeep, utilities, hazards insurance and fees for a property manager, doorman or managing agent. Most HOAs…
It’s standard practice in real estate to give a home a fresh coat of paint before putting it on the market. Nine out of 10 times, the intention is to show the…
Many real estate agents steer their clients away from a short sale because they think they take too long, that their commissions will be lowered, or simply because they don’t know a…
Is a $499 iPad a bargain compared to one that costs $500? Not exactly. But retailers have long priced products just below a round number because, psychologically, $499 feels more like a…