When is the Best Time to Sell Your House? 5 Factors to Consider
By Daniel Bortz Mar 4, 2023 (Getty Images) Timing makes a huge difference in terms of selling your home quickly and for the most cash. But here’s the thing: The rules on [...]
Which Locations Qualify for a USDA Loan? (Hint: It’s Not Just Rural Areas)
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Feb 27, 2023 (Getty Images) When people hear that the United States Department of Agriculture offers home homes, many might presume they’d have to buy a farm out [...]
What is a Deed-Restricted Community? What to Know Before You Buy or Build a Home
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Feb 22, 2023 (Getty Images) The day I planned to close on an acre lot where I hoped to build a brand-new house, my real estate [...]
Want to Buy an Old Home? These Are the Most Common Repairs to Watch Out For
By Ana Durrani Mar 2, 2023 (Getty Images) Many homebuyers seek out old houses for their charm and character. The architecture of an old home, like a Tudor, Victorian, or Colonial, offers owners [...]
Buying a House Remodeled Without a Permit? Here’s What You’re on the Hook For
By Margaret Heidenry Feb 15, 2023 (Getty Images) Imagine attending an open house and stepping into a newly remodeled master bathroom complete with brand-new Carrara marble tiling and a luxurious free-standing tub. Home [...]
What is the Definition of a Bedroom? Make Sure You Know the Legal Bedroom Requirements
By Cathie Ericson Feb 14, 2023 (Getty Images) Welcome to the nuances of real estate speak, where not everything is as it seems. You can’t simply place a bed in [...]
How Much Home Can I Afford? Find That Magic Number Here
By Cathie Ericson Jan 18, 2023 (Getty Images) Long before you start asking yourself what type of house you want—condo or house? Craftsman or ranch?—you should ask yourself this pragmatic question. After [...]
Should I Buy a Condo? The Pros and Cons
By Patricia-Anne Tom Jan 9, 2023 (Dangubic/istockphoto.com) If you’re a potential buyer in the real estate market, you may wonder whether a condo is right for you. Condominiums are generally less costly [...]
Are Lower Mortgage Rates a Holiday Gift for Homebuyers—or a Temporary Reprieve?
By Clare Trapasso Nov 21, 2022 (Design by Realtor.com / Getty Images (2)) The drumroll of bad tidings in the housing market was interrupted last week by a glimmer of good news. [...]
What Is a Bridge Loan? A Way to Buy a New Home Before You Sell the Old One
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Nov 7, 2022 (Getty Images) As the name suggests, bridge loans offer a short-term loan or “bridge” that allows borrowers to purchase new real estate property [...]
