Buying & Selling

Buying & Selling

How to Negotiate Real Estate Commissions

With a few minutes of effort and these tactics, you could save thousands of dollars on the sale of your home to buy a new car.

Buying & Selling

Looking to Buy a House? Beware These Signs of Serious Problems

Spot important warning signs that there may be problems with a house before you buy—what to check on doors, windows, cabinets, electrical, roof, more.

Buying & Selling

As the World Turns Topsy Turvy, Is This a Good Time to Buy a House?

Would-be buyers have been tempted by historically low mortgage rates…only to discover that the inventory of homes for sale is extremely low.

Buying & Selling

Quick Home Sales Are Offered by More Online Firms

A growing number of companies known as iBuyers are offering to quickly buy homes themselves. But you typically end up with a much lower sale price.

Buying & Selling

Help Your Adult Child Become a Home Owner

If your adult child is dreaming of buying a home, here are some steps to take and how you can help him or her.

Buying & Selling

How to Sell Your Home in a Changing Market

These fix-up, pricing and sales strategies help homeowners appeal to more potential buyers…and make more when they sell.

Buying & Selling

The Real Estate Market Shifts to Buyers

Houses are starting to sell for less, so now might be time to buy the home you’ve always dreamed of.

Buying & Selling

Don’t Wait for Spring to Sell Your Home

Home sellers often wait until spring to put their properties on the ­market because that is when there tends to…

Buying & Selling

8 Clever Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value Before Selling

Making a few modifications to your home could significantly enhance its appeal to buyers whether you sell it soon or years later.

Buying & Selling

This Study Can Help You Find a Better Real Estate Agent

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a repeat buyer can make a difference in which real estate firm can help you the most.

Buying & Selling

More Americans Expect Higher Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

Two out of three people in a new poll think this is a good time to buy a home.

Buying & Selling

The Best Time of Year to Sell Your Home

Home sellers often wait until spring to put their properties on the market because that is when there tends to…

Buying & Selling

Appraiser Shortage Complicates Home Sales

A shortage of real estate appraisers is delaying home purchases and sales in parts of the US. The number of appraisers—the…

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New Ways to Get More When You Sell Your Home

(Including the Word That Gets You 8% Over Asking Price) The housing market is finally getting back to normal. This…

Buying & Selling

10 Affordable US Cities Where Life Is Great Without a Car

Walkable cities tend to be vibrant, interesting places to live. When people are able to run their errands or enjoy…