7 Things Your Home Inspector Wishes You Knew
By Jamie Wiebe Oct 12, 2023 (David Sacks/Getty Images) A home inspector can make or break a sale for both sellers and buyers. It’s why, no matter whether you’re buying or selling, the [...]
The Weird Way We Bought Our Dream Home – and Beat the Housing Market’s Affordability Crisis
By Karli Mullane Oct 19, 2023 (Photo taken by Jennifer Gilson, The Gilson Team) My husband has a habit of pausing TV shows right in the middle of the action [...]
So Long, Hybrid Lifestyle! How To Reclaim Your Living Space From Work Sprawl
By Sally Jones Oct 12, 2023 (Getty Images) When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, no one was prepared for how working from home would affect our lives—and stretch our living spaces. [...]
Feds Want to Make It Easier for Home Buyers to ‘Build Wealth’ With Accessory Dwelling Units
By Aarthi Swaminathan Oct 17, 2023 (Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA—A new federal housing policy will make it easier for some home buyers to qualify for a mortgage by allowing them to [...]
Types of Roofing: Do You Have the Right One?
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Oct 10, 2023 (Jason Ganser/iStock) Homeowners can often take the roof over their heads for granted. As long as your roof keeps the rain from getting [...]
Hooray! You’re Retired! But Can You Still Get a 30-Year Mortgage?
By Lisa Marie Conklin Oct 2, 2023 (Getty Images) Finally! You made it to retirement. And can now enjoy the perks of freedom, which may include moving closer to the [...]
Are ‘What Ifs’ Paralyzing Your Home-Selling Hopes? Here’s a Reality Check
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Oct 2, 2023 (Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images) Selling a house can be a stressful process, particularly in today’s rapidly changing market. Although sellers enjoyed [...]
What Is Cap Rate in Real Estate? How Much You’ll Earn On an Investment
By Jamie Wiebe Sep 26, 2023 (Getty Images) If you’re thinking of investing in real estate by buying a home and renting it out, there’s one term you’ll need to know above [...]
How HOA Fees Work in New Construction Communities: What to Expect
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Sep 28, 2023 (Getty Images) When purchasing a new-construction home, most buyers prepare for the down payment, closing costs, and subsequent monthly mortgage payments. But one additional [...]
Home Appraisals 101: 5 Things Appraisers Wish Sellers Knew
By Jamie Wiebe Sep 19, 2023 (Getty Images) Home appraisals are a piece of the selling process where you may have to let go of the reins. Lenders often require the [...]
