How to Sell a Condo (Nope, It’s Not Like Selling a House)
By Lisa Johnson Mandell Jun 27, 2022 (vkyryl/iStock) No matter how much you love kicking back in your condo, there might come a point when you want to move on—which means you may need to know the ins and outs of how to sell a condo. No, it’s not just [...]
Can a Seller Relist a House When the Earnest Money Hasn’t Been Returned?
By Margaret Heidenry Jun 27, 2022 (Getty Images) It’s every homebuyer’s dream: You saw a house you loved and made an offer the seller accepted. Hurrah! Then you went through all the usual steps of homebuying—such as negotiating a contract and agreeing to certain contingencies—to get you to the [...]
What Is Knob and Tube Wiring, and Is It Hiding in Your Home?
By Stephanie Booth Jun 28, 2022 (Photo courtesy of bgpmaintenance.com) What is knob and tube wiring? While it might sound like a bad 1990s indie band, it’s actually an outdated electrical system that’s still found in many old homes in the United States. Often abbreviated as K&T, this [...]
America’s Real Estate Market May Be Finally Recovering From the Pandemic—Here’s Proof
By Margaret Heidenry Jun 30, 2022 (Realtor.com/Getty Images) America’s housing market has undergone some wild swings during the coronavirus pandemic, but at long last, it appears to be recovering. In June, the number of real estate listings rose by 18.7% compared with a year earlier, according [...]
The Complete Home-Selling Timeline: Here’s How Long It Takes To Sell a House Today—or Speed It Up
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Jun 23, 2022 (Realtor.com) With home prices hitting record highs across the country, plenty of homeowners may decide the time is ripe to sell. So how long does it take to sell a house now? In today’s red-hot seller’s market, homes are getting snapped up by [...]
Should Home Sellers Get a Pre-Inspection? The Pros and Cons
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Jun 12, 2022 (Pamela Moore/iStock) Every home buyer knows hiring a home inspector to check out a property before closing is a good idea. In fact, a home inspection is often a requirement for a mortgage. The trickier question is this: Should home sellers also hire [...]
