What Does Renter’s Insurance Cover?
By Angela Colley Aug 5, 2022 (John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Renter’s insurance is an important safety net. Having a policy can save you from big [...]
A Buyer’s Guide to ‘Price-Reduced’ Homes—and Why They Aren’t Always a Deal
By Meera Pal Aug 3, 2022 (Getty Images) Homebuyers who’ve braved the real estate market lately have no doubt noticed that housing prices are through the roof, hovering at a record-setting national [...]
How To Calculate Property Tax: What Homeowners Should Know About How to Estimate Property Taxes
By Jamie Wiebe Jul 27, 2022 (Getty Images) Need to know how to estimate property taxes? You’ve come to the right place! Most people know that homeownership requires coughing up [...]
Does the House You Want To Buy Have Sketchy Internet? Here’s What To Do
By Lisa Marie Conklin Jul 19, 2022 (Getty Images) You finally find it, your own version of heaven: a fantastic house just off the beaten path. It couldn’t get much [...]
The Housing Market Is Correcting. So Why Are Home Prices Still Running Up That Hill?
By Clare Trapasso Jul 19, 2022 (Collage by Realtor.com / Getty Images) Home prices have continued their seemingly inexorable rise, despite America’s housing market purportedly being in the throes of a correction, [...]
How Do Mortgage Brokers Get Paid?
By Angela Colley Jun 27, 2022 (iStock) So, you’re looking to buy a home. This is an exciting time filled with home tours, wish lists, and looking forward to making [...]
Renovating a Home During Inflation: How To Add Value Without Draining Your Savings Account
By Meera Pal Jul 12, 2022 (Realtor.com/Getty Images) With inflation at a 40-year high and mortgage rates more than 2% points higher than they were six months ago (and continuing to climb), [...]
How to Sell a Condo (Nope, It’s Not Like Selling a House)
By Lisa Johnson Mandell Jun 27, 2022 (vkyryl/iStock) No matter how much you love kicking back in your condo, there might come a point when you want to move on—which means you may need [...]
Can a Seller Relist a House When the Earnest Money Hasn’t Been Returned?
By Margaret Heidenry Jun 27, 2022 (Getty Images) It’s every homebuyer’s dream: You saw a house you loved and made an offer the seller accepted. Hurrah! Then you went through all the [...]
What Is Knob and Tube Wiring, and Is It Hiding in Your Home?
By Stephanie Booth Jun 28, 2022 (Photo courtesy of bgpmaintenance.com) What is knob and tube wiring? While it might sound like a bad 1990s indie band, it’s actually an outdated electrical [...]
