Real Estate

Have Mortgage Rates Dropped Enough for You to Refinance?
Mortgages

Have Mortgage Rates Dropped Enough for You to Refinance?

Keith ­Gumbinger | September 9, 2019

Here’s how to decide whether sunken mortgage rates make it worthwhile to refinance your home loan.

No-Fee Mortgages May Cost Extra
Mortgages

No-Fee Mortgages May Cost Extra

July 22, 2019

Some mortgage lenders offer $0 origination fees or speedy process, but the loan terms may not be the most attractive.

How to Sell Your Home in a Changing Market
Buying & Selling

How to Sell Your Home in a Changing Market

July 18, 2019

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

The Real Estate Market Shifts to Buyers
Buying & Selling

The Real Estate Market Shifts to Buyers

May 17, 2019

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

Don’t Wait for Spring to Sell Your Home
Buying & Selling

Don’t Wait for Spring to Sell Your Home

Jeremy Wacksman | April 26, 2019

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

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

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

Will Johnson | August 25, 2018

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

This Study Can Help You Find a Better Real Estate Agent
Buying & Selling

This Study Can Help You Find a Better Real Estate Agent

August 15, 2018

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.

9 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy a Second Home
Real Estate

9 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy a Second Home

June 26, 2018

Owning a second home where you can kick back and enjoy life is a dream many people have—but the reality can be very different from the dream.

Financial Risks of Renting Out Your Home

Financial Risks of Renting Out Your Home

Stephen Fishman, JD | May 5, 2016

If you’d like to bring in some extra money by renting out your home—as a growing number of people are…

10 Affordable US Cities Where Life Is Great Without a Car
Buying & Selling

10 Affordable US Cities Where Life Is Great Without a Car

Matt Lerner | March 25, 2015

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

The 10 Best Tips for New-Home Buyers
Buying & Selling

The 10 Best Tips for New-Home Buyers

Robert Irwin | April 4, 2014

Home builders once again are building homes. New-home construction has surged in recent months to levels not seen in more…

Vacation Home Bargains
Buying & Selling

Vacation Home Bargains

Robert Irwin | October 31, 2013

BARGAINS ABOUND IN VACATION HOMES The residential real estate market is roaring back as homes in many markets once again…

Common Errors on Real Estate Websites
Buying & Selling

Common Errors on Real Estate Websites

Robert Irwin | March 26, 2013

Nowadays, many home buyers and sellers depend on Web sites such as Trulia.com, Zillow.com and Realtor.com for real estate listings…information…

Robert Irwin Reveals 5 Ways to Sell Your House in Today
Buying & Selling

Robert Irwin Reveals 5 Ways to Sell Your House in Today

Robert Irwin | July 30, 2012

The real estate market is likely to remain sluggish for at least another year in most regions. The usual selling…