homes for sale by owner

What You Should Know About Homes ‘For Sale By Owner’

When someone sells their own home, does it simplify the process for buyers? Or does it make things more complicated? Here's what you should know about homes 'for sale by owner' or FSBO…

Can I cancel a real estate contract before inspections?

So long as you have an inspection contingency, a buyer can cancel a real estate contract before inspections. A buyer can exit the contract, walk away and get their money back, no…

Can the seller cancel a real estate contract?

Once a buyer and seller have signed an agreement to purchase, it’s rare that a seller can cancel a real estate contract. Normally only the buyer has contingencies, or exits, from the…

How a real estate market gets paralyzed

This home, as evidenced in this SocketSite story, sold in the spring.  The sellers have apparently been relocated for their job and they are forced to sell.  Buyers will see this and take not.…
how to show your home for sale

How to Show Your Home for Sale

How to show your home for sale? There are three main ways: open houses, lockbox showings, and private showings. Here's what you need to know about each one. Show your home for…

How does foreclosure work

Around the country, home values have dropped dramatically in the past few years. Some people who bought with 'zero down' or even 10 percent down when lending was easy, find themselves with…
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Who lived in my house before me?

Have you ever wondered who lived in your house before you owned it? Well, you might get the chance to find out one day when someone unexpectedly knocks on your door. If…
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How much is my home worth

Many homeowners in San Francisco are scrambling right now to determine how much their house is worth. Why the mad dash? March 31st is the deadline to ask the city to consider…
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Homebuyer tips: Top things to look for in a home inspection

Once your offer on a home has been accepted, it’s time to have a licensed home inspector give the property a close look. You should tag along on the inspection, notebook in…

Google real estate helps you create a map of homes for sale

Most of us are using Google multiple times a day to look up information online. But did you know you can use Google Maps to find homes for sale? Google added real…