Buying a Home

Sept. 14, 2023

Seller Beware! 6 Half-Truths That Can Destroy the Odds of Selling Your Home

 

By Kathleen Willcox

Aug 29, 2023

The truth, as you’ve heard, can set you free. And when trying to sell your house, that old adage is especially relevant.

Sometimes bending or obscuring the reality of a home’s past might seem like the easiest path ...

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May 8, 2023

5 Stress-Reducing Tips for Planning Your Long-Distance Move

5 Stress-Reducing Tips for Planning Your Long-Distance Move

5 Stress-Reducing Tips for Planning Your Long-Distance Move

 

By Realtor.com Creative Studio

 

Move-in day excitement shouldn’t be overshadowed by moving day anxiety. Some smart preparation can go a long way towards making moving a little more uplifting (and a little less heavy lifting). Here are 5 things ...

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April 24, 2023

What is an Easement in Real Estate?

When you’ve found the perfect house, you may be surprised you have to work around a property easement. You’ll want to include learning about any easements among your steps to buying a house because the rights granted by an easement could affect your privacy and future plans for the property ...

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April 10, 2023

Which Is a Better Fit? Move-In Ready Homes vs. Fixer-Upper Homes

You have a lot of things to consider when house hunting. One of the most significant is –  do you want a home that you could move into tomorrow or a home that you can fix up and customize to your liking? Choosing between move-in ready homes and fixer-upper homes ...

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March 27, 2023

How Much Should I Spend on a House? 5 Tips to Help You Make a Decision

How Much Should I Spend on a House? 5 Tips to Help You Make a Decision

Once you’ve decided to buy a house, the next step is to decide how much you can realistically afford. To help you get started and make the process easier, here are five tips to ...

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March 13, 2023

What is a Listing Agreement?

You’re ready to sell your home. You found the perfect real estate agent, and you’re more prepared than ever to get your property on the market. But first, you’ll probably need to sign a listing agreement.

A listing agreement is a legally binding contract between the seller (you) and the real estate ...

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Feb. 27, 2023

Is It Time to Sell Your Second Home?

During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That’s because owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home features. Keep in mind, a luxury home isn’t only defined ...

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Jan. 16, 2023

Don’t Get Duped! 5 Common Real Estate Scams and How To Avoid Them

What’s one thing buyers, sellers, renters, and landlords all have in common? They can all fall victim to a real estate scam.

 

In fact, home-related hoaxes are on the rise. Losses from real estate cybercrimes have gone up nearly as fast as home prices—totaling more than $350.3 million ...

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Dec. 5, 2022

8 Ways to Find Out Who Owns a Property

8 Ways to Find Out Who Owns a Property

 

 

There are many reasons one might want to find out who owns a property or piece of land. Suppose you’re on a walk in Nashville, TN, and you pass by a home that you instantly fall in love with ...

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Aug. 15, 2022

Learning the Lingo: Architecture Edition

OK, let’s get this straight: Craftsman isn’t just the brand name of the tools out in the garage, and Cape Cod isn’t just a fabulous vacation spot. We understand your confusion and feel your pain. There’s so much architecture lingo and name-dropping in listings, how’s a layman supposed to know ...

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