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 [...]
When To Sell Your House: 6 Surefire Signs Now Is the Time
By Angela Colley Dec 26, 2023 (Getty Images) When to sell your house is not always the easiest question to answer. Most people don’t plan on living in their first(or second [...]
9 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Selling Your Home
By Julie Ryan Evans Dec 20, 2023 (turgaygundogdu/Shutterstock) When it comes time to sell your house, having a great listing agent is one of the keys to making it happen. And yet, the agent can’t do it all—your [...]
How To Buy a Home With No Money Down (You Really Can!)
By Daniel Bortz Dec 21, 2023 (Getty Images) Drumming up money for a down payment on a home can feel like a lost cause: After you’ve shelled out money for rent, gas, groceries, and [...]
What Is a Tax Basis? A Number Every Savvy Homeowner Needs To Know
By Jillian Pretzel Dec 19, 2023 (Realtor.com/Getty Images) Something about the word “tax” makes even the most ardent financial wizard’s eyes glaze over. We get it: It’s no fun to [...]
5 Things Your Mortgage Broker Wishes You Knew
By Jamie Wiebe Dec 19, 2023 (Getty Images) The financial side of home buying can sometimes feel like a nightmare in which you’re stuck in a calculus final that never ends—and [...]
