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 [...]
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 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 [...]
On the House: Is 2023 the Year To Finally Buy a Home?
By Clare Trapasso Jan 4, 2023 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) Q: Is 2023 the year to finally buy a home? That depends. There are some signs indicating that it might be [...]
2023: The Year of the Homebuyer? Our Bold Predictions on Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, and More
By Clare Trapasso Nov 30, 2022 (Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com / Getty Images (4)) It’s safe to say we’ve never encountered a housing market nearly as unpredictable as the one we’re [...]
The New Rules on Tapping Home Equity Today—and Some Common Mistakes To Avoid
By Meera Pal Nov 1, 2022 (Getty Images) Homeowners across the country are sitting on a record amount of home equity. Home equity refers to the difference between the current value [...]
Could Empty Downtown Office Buildings Really Help Solve America’s Housing Crisis?
By Clare Trapasso Sep 12, 2022 (Photos: Getty Images; Design: Realtor.com) The nation is in the grip of a crushing housing shortage. Home prices and rents are near or at record [...]
Home Prices Just Took the Biggest Plunge in Six Years: Is Now The Best Time To Buy?
By Margaret Heidenry Sep 1, 2022 (Getty Images) The turbulent story of America’s housing market has yielded yet another surprise twist. After steadily climbing to the record-shattering apex of $450,000 [...]
7 Tragic Mistakes Pretty Much All First-Time Homebuyers Make After Moving In
By Jennifer Kelly Geddes Jun 9, 2022 (Getty Images) First-time homebuyers who manage to snag a house today have every reason to be excited. Congratulations! Yet once you move in [...]
Why Hispanic Buyers Are Struggling To Become Homeowners
By Clare TrapassoMar 16, 2022 (Getty Images) More Hispanic Americans are becoming homeowners, but the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed them down. Hispanic buyers are eager to own their own homes, [...]
