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Open houses are a real estate tradition, and sometimes (in an era of hot home sales and strong seller’s markets, especially) they might be a buyer’s only opportunity to walk through the house they end up buying. As a seller, the pressure is on to ensure your home…

Mortgage rates are one of those numbers that most people don’t pay any attention to unless they happen to be trying to get a mortgage—a loan to buy a house. Then, mortgage rates become pretty critical!

After a long, hot summer, autumn has finally arrived, and winter is just around the corner! Many homeowners wait until the cold weather hits to start preparing their homes for the season, but if you take some time now to winterize your home, you'll be able to avoid any…

Most homeowners aren't shy about telling you how awesome it is and all about the perks of living in a house that they own ... but they're a lot less forthcoming about the ugly aspects of buying a house and the sacrifices you make. And yes, there is ugly, and there are…

The original American Dream will always be to own a home, but there's a variation on that standard for 2018: the dream of owning your own vacation home. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.com revolutionized the world of vacation rentals, giving everyday homeowners an easy and…

For both buyers and sellers, home inspection is one of the most stressful components of a home transaction. Everyone is nervous about what the inspector might find; understandably so; there’s a lot of money involved!

You may be renting your current home and have an eye on purchasing in the near or distant future. The good news is that with some effort, you can grow your savings account for when it's time to buy! In this article, we prepared for you 10 steps that will help you start…

Hopefully, you've started your real estate business plan for 2020 by now (if not, better get cracking!). Even if your plan has been finalized for months, though, there might be some components you could add to make it even better.

Make your house the star of its show! The exterior is like a book cover, setting up what's inside. And whether you want to sell or just make some improvements for your enjoyment - adding curb appeal will often be an easy way that suits both needs well (and boosts property…

The best part about these DIY home projects is that they don’t require any special skills or knowledge. Whether you’re looking to update your furniture, add some color to your walls, or just want to try something new, these projects are perfect for anyone who…

Flakes aren't welcome in any industry, but they're particularly problematic in real estate, where you don't get paid until close. In other words, instead of merely causing an annoyance and possibly wasting your time, flakes can actively cost you money as a real estate…

Hiring a real estate agent can be daunting if you’ve never done it before, but here’s the good news: You probably already know what you want—you just haven’t articulated it to yourself or to an agent.