How Do Mortgage Brokers Get Paid?
By Angela Colley Jun 27, 2022 (iStock) So, you’re looking to buy a home. This is an exciting time filled with home tours, wish lists, and looking forward to making new memories in a new house. But finding a lender and getting a mortgage can be [...]
Renovating a Home During Inflation: How To Add Value Without Draining Your Savings Account
By Meera Pal Jul 12, 2022 (Realtor.com/Getty Images) With inflation at a 40-year high and mortgage rates more than 2% points higher than they were six months ago (and continuing to climb), you might find that now is not the right time to buy a new home. Instead, [...]
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 While it might sound like a bad 1990s indie band, it’s actually an outdated electrical system that’s still found in many old homes in the United States.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 [...]
