Should You Sell Or Rent Your House? 10 Questions To Ask Yourself
When moving out of a primary residence, most homeowners make the obvious decision to sell their current property. But is that really the best choice for you? The answer, of course, depends on many factors --...
18 Things Buyers Should Check During The Walk-Through
The final walk-through is an exciting time for buyers: The house is almost yours! It can be tempting to spend the time set aside for the walk-through mentally planning where you'll place your furniture and...
What’s Happening In The Real Estate Market: March 2019 Edition
There's one question that real estate agents get asked all the time: "How's the market?" It's a difficult question to answer because the most accurate response depends on a variety of factors -- whether you're...
Open House Prep Guide: Get Ready In 19 Steps
An open house can be an ideal way to introduce a bulk of buyers to the property you're hoping to sell them, and done right, an open house can sometimes generate multiple offers. The key, though, is "done...
Everything Buyers (And Sellers) Need To Know About Closing Costs
If you've never bought a house before, then you might not be familiar with closing costs -- and if you've never sold a house before, then you may be unaware that sellers have to shoulder some closing costs of...
How To Choose The Right Rural Neighborhood
When you buy a home in a rural area, itâs much more of a lifestyle decision than deciding to settle down in a city or even close to a city. And if you arenât deeply familiar with the place where you...
How To Choose The Right Suburban Neighborhood
Buying a home anywhere feels like a huge step, but getting settled in the suburbs can seem especially momentous for any household. After all, traditionally, suburbs were for establishing a place in the...
How To Choose The Right Urban Neighborhood
Buying a home without researching (and loving) the neighborhood is a bit like getting married after the first or second date -- a serious gamble that pays off at best, and the prelude to a horrible, costly...