Hooray! You’re Retired! But Can You Still Get a 30-Year Mortgage?
By Lisa Marie Conklin Oct 2, 2023 (Getty Images) Finally! You made it to retirement. And can now enjoy the perks of freedom, which may include moving closer to the [...]
Are ‘What Ifs’ Paralyzing Your Home-Selling Hopes? Here’s a Reality Check
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Oct 2, 2023 (Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images) Selling a house can be a stressful process, particularly in today’s rapidly changing market. Although sellers enjoyed [...]
What Is Cap Rate in Real Estate? How Much You’ll Earn On an Investment
By Jamie Wiebe Sep 26, 2023 (Getty Images) If you’re thinking of investing in real estate by buying a home and renting it out, there’s one term you’ll need to know above [...]
How HOA Fees Work in New Construction Communities: What to Expect
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Sep 28, 2023 (Getty Images) When purchasing a new-construction home, most buyers prepare for the down payment, closing costs, and subsequent monthly mortgage payments. But one additional [...]
Home Appraisals 101: 5 Things Appraisers Wish Sellers Knew
By Jamie Wiebe Sep 19, 2023 (Getty Images) Home appraisals are a piece of the selling process where you may have to let go of the reins. Lenders often require the [...]
Interested in Buying an Unfinished Home? The Truth About Taking On What Someone Else Started
By Lisa Marie Conklin Sep 12, 2023 (Getty Images) The current inventory crunch means finding a house within your budget is tougher than ever. But what’s that you say? You [...]
How To Get a Loan for a New-Construction Home: What Homebuyers Need to Know
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Sep 19, 2023 (Getty Images) If you’re thinking of buying a brand-new home, you might be wondering if securing a mortgage will differ from one for a [...]
4 Ways to Deal If Your Appraisal Comes in Low
By Maureen Dempsey Sep 13, 2023 (-Oxford-/iStock) The home-buying process is a high-stakes thrill ride full of exhilarating ups and scary downs, but unquestionably one of the most deflating moments is [...]
What Is a 1031 Exchange? How Real Estate Investors Can Put Off Paying Capital Gains
By Ana Durrani Sep 12, 2023 (Getty Images) Anyone new to real estate investing may hear some terms thrown around that they may not fully understand. One of these terms is the [...]
Why Should I Put My Home in a Living Trust?
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Aug 29, 2023 (DNY59/iStock) Life is short. And while no one wants to focus on the end, forcing yourself to do so can ultimately makes things [...]
