Should You Do Home Upgrades Now or Right Before You Sell?
By Cathie Ericson Jan 29, 2024 (Mint Images/Getty Images) Home sellers are often told to make upgrades to their house before they sell. But when is the best time to [...]
Finally, America’s Home Inventory Is Rising: Here’s Where It’s Grown the Most
By Evan Wyloge Jan 23, 2024 (Photo-illustration by Realtor.com. Source: Getty Images) Anyone who shopped for a house last year grappled not only with high mortgage rates, but also another [...]
Why I Chose Not to Sell My Home – and What Would Change My Mind
By Sally Jones Jan 22, 2024 (Photo-illustration by Realtor.com. Source: Getty Images) Last June, when the Fed followed up its most significant rate hike in 22 years with yet another, I [...]
6 Outdated Habits to Reset If You Hope to Sell Your Home This Year
By Lisa Marie Conklin Jan 18, 2024 (Getty Images) With a new year comes the urge to kick bad habits to the curb—hence the popularity of “dry January,” for instance. [...]
Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024
By Jillian Pretzel Jan 16, 2024 (Getty Images) For most of 2023, homebuyers faced a daunting real estate market marked by dizzyingly high mortgage rates. Combined with steep home prices and [...]
Buckle Up! I Live Near an Airport – Here Are the Pros and Cons
By Sally Jones Jan 3, 2024 (Realtor.com/Getty Images) When my husband and I were looking to buy a home in New York City, we found a perfect two-bedroom with character. [...]
2024’s Dreamy Bedroom Vibes: The New Year’s Hottest Decor Trends Create a Chic Haven
By Jennifer Kelly Geddes Jan 10, 2024 (Getty Images) When it comes time to refresh a paint color, replace a dull fabric, or pick out a new piece of furniture, it’s [...]
9 Costly Mistakes Buyers Make When Purchasing a New-Construction Home
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Jan 3, 2024 (Getty Images) Buying a brand-new home is not only an exciting prospect, but also a growing necessity in today’s housing market. High interest rates have led to historically [...]
When Is a Home Seller Paid – and How? The Steps of a Real Estate Transaction
By The Realtor.com Team (Getty Images) Congrats! You just sold your home quickly for thousands of dollars over the asking price. You may be eyeing that sell price with wide eyes, amazed [...]
Closing Costs for Sellers: Common Fees Associated With Selling Your Home
By Michele Lerner Dec 27, 2023 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) If you’re monitoring the value of your home so you can sell it and reap a worthwhile profit, don’t forget [...]
