This Is How Much It Costs To Hire an Electrician—Don’t Be Shocked
By Ana Durrani Sep 14, 2022 (Getty Images) If you’re inclined to try to save money by doing your own electrical projects around the house, you could be playing with fire. DIY electrical projects can be downright dangerous for an untrained person to attempt, and most projects require a licensed [...]
Could Empty Downtown Office Buildings Really Help Solve America’s Housing Crisis?
By Clare Trapasso Sep 12, 2022 (Photos: Getty Images; Design: Realtor.com) The nation is in the grip of a crushing housing shortage. Home prices and rents are near or at record highs, and there aren’t nearly enough homes for the people who want them. And yet some [...]
How To Ace a Home Inspection and Sell Your Home Fast
By Ana Durrani Sep 8, 2022 (Getty Images) The home inspection can be a particularly stressful part of the homebuying process for buyers, but the equally anxious seller might be waiting with bated breath for the results as well. The buyer is typically responsible for scheduling and paying for [...]
What Is a Rent-Back Agreement? A Godsend to Home Sellers Not Ready to Move
By Angela Colley Aug 29, 2022 (© Andy Dean/iStock) If you’re buying your next home while selling the one you’re currently living in, you’ll definitely be glad to know what a rent-back agreement is. As you might imagine, this double transaction can require some really good luck, timing wise, to [...]
Home Prices Just Took the Biggest Plunge in Six Years: Is Now The Best Time To Buy?
By Margaret Heidenry Sep 1, 2022 (Getty Images) The turbulent story of America’s housing market has yielded yet another surprise twist. After steadily climbing to the record-shattering apex of $450,000 in June, home prices are at long last taking the plunge. From July to August, national [...]
6 Telltale Signs You’re Looking at a Cheaply Flipped Bathroom
By Ana Durrani Aug 29, 2022 (Getty Images) A well-designed bathroom in a newly renovated home can woo just about any buyer. It’s hard not to fall for a bathroom outfitted with a new toilet, tub, and tile because—in most instances—that means the loo will be fully functional [...]
