Buying & Selling

How to Negotiate Real Estate Commissions
Buying & Selling

How to Negotiate Real Estate Commissions

Stephen Brobeck, PhD | July 15, 2021

With a few minutes of effort and these tactics, you could save thousands of dollars on the sale of your home to buy a new car.

Looking to Buy a House? Beware These Signs of Serious Problems
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Looking to Buy a House? Beware These Signs of Serious Problems

Wally Conway | June 1, 2021

Spot important warning signs that there may be problems with a house before you buy—what to check on doors, windows, cabinets, electrical, roof, more.

As the World Turns Topsy Turvy, Is This a Good Time to Buy a House?
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As the World Turns Topsy Turvy, Is This a Good Time to Buy a House?

Jeff Tucker | February 18, 2021

Would-be buyers have been tempted by historically low mortgage rates…only to discover that the inventory of homes for sale is extremely low.

Quick Home Sales Are Offered by More Online Firms
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Quick Home Sales Are Offered by More Online Firms

Stefan Peterson | November 18, 2019

A growing number of companies known as iBuyers are offering to quickly buy homes themselves. But you typically end up with a much lower sale price.

Help Your Adult Child Become a Home Owner
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Help Your Adult Child Become a Home Owner

October 4, 2019

If your adult child is dreaming of buying a home, here are some steps to take and how you can help him or her.

How to Sell Your Home in a Changing Market
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How to Sell Your Home in a Changing Market

July 18, 2019

These fix-up, pricing and sales strategies help homeowners appeal to more potential buyers…and make more when they sell.

The Real Estate Market Shifts to Buyers
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The Real Estate Market Shifts to Buyers

May 17, 2019

Houses are starting to sell for less, so now might be time to buy the home you’ve always dreamed of.

Don’t Wait for Spring to Sell Your Home
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Don’t Wait for Spring to Sell Your Home

Jeremy Wacksman | April 26, 2019

Home sellers often wait until spring to put their properties on the ­market because that is when there tends to…

8 Clever Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value Before Selling
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8 Clever Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value Before Selling

Will Johnson | August 25, 2018

Making a few modifications to your home could significantly enhance its appeal to buyers whether you sell it soon or years later.

This Study Can Help You Find a Better Real Estate Agent
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This Study Can Help You Find a Better Real Estate Agent

August 15, 2018

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a repeat buyer can make a difference in which real estate firm can help you the most.

More Americans Expect Higher Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
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More Americans Expect Higher Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

May 22, 2018

Two out of three people in a new poll think this is a good time to buy a home.

The Best Time of Year to Sell Your Home
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The Best Time of Year to Sell Your Home

Jeremy Wacksman | December 15, 2016

Home sellers often wait until spring to put their properties on the market because that is when there tends to…

Appraiser Shortage Complicates Home Sales
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Appraiser Shortage Complicates Home Sales

Keith ­Gumbinger | September 20, 2016

A shortage of real estate appraisers is delaying home purchases and sales in parts of the US. The number of appraisers—the…

New Ways to Get More When You Sell Your Home
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New Ways to Get More When You Sell Your Home

Stan Humphries | April 20, 2015

(Including the Word That Gets You 8% Over Asking Price) The housing market is finally getting back to normal. This…

10 Affordable US Cities Where Life Is Great Without a Car
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10 Affordable US Cities Where Life Is Great Without a Car

Matt Lerner | March 25, 2015

Walkable cities tend to be vibrant, interesting places to live. When people are able to run their errands or enjoy…