Making an Offer On a New Home: Real Tips From Real Estate Agents
By Jamie Wiebe Mar 13, 2023 (BernardaSv/iStock) We’ll get right down to it: Shopping for a home is fun. But once you find the home that makes you swoon, things start [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tax Deductions on Home Equity Loans and HELOCSs: What You Can (and Can’t) Write Off
By Audrey Ference Feb 26, 2023 (Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay) Do you have a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC)? Homeowners often tap their home equity for some [...]
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 [...]
How to Take a Home Office Tax Deduction When You Work From Home
By Margaret Heidenry Feb 21, 2023 (iStock) Of all the tax breaks available, the home office tax deduction is among the murkiest and most misunderstood. And the passage of the [...]
A Homebuyer’s Guide to the Appraisal Gap: Why It Happens and What To Do
By Tara MastroeniApr 7, 2022 (Getty Images) If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s market, you need to be prepared for the possibility of an appraisal gap. So [...]
5 Reasons Pending Sales Fall Through in Real Estate
By Kathleen WillcoxFeb 10, 2022 (Getty Images) When a home’s status changes to sale pending, it means the seller has accepted the buyer’s offer and both parties are ready to move [...]
8 Surprising Lessons a Real Estate Editor Learned Buying Her First House
By Clare TrapassoJan 19, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Clare Trapasso) When I started looking for a home during the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought I had a good idea of what [...]
5 Mortgage and Homebuying Tips for Newlyweds
By Kathleen WillcoxJan 26, 2022 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) For many newlyweds, buying a home makes their union feel even more official. After all, finding the perfect space to grow [...]
