The 30-year fixed rate mortgage has stood as the gold standard for American home buyers since 1954, when the Federal Housing Administration broadly adopted it. So why is this the

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage has stood as the gold standard for American home buyers since 1954, when the Federal Housing Administration broadly adopted it. So why is this the
Let’s be clear: A real estate deal is a business transaction. Period. Yet as a real estate agent myself, I can verify that my relationships with clients
When you’re shopping for a home, you might encounter certain homes listed as FSBO. Short for “for sale by owner,” these are properties that homeowners are
Imagine being able to make an offer on a house before any other interested home shoppers can even have a look-see. If you have a right
When we were selling our home a few years ago, our real estate agent strongly recommended that we have our home staged. Having heard that home
Courtesy of Realtor.com That seemingly endless waiting period when you’re on pins and needles to find out if your offer to buy a house has been accepted can be more
Courtesy of Realtor.com No matter how gorgeous your home is, it could contain an item or two that happens to scare the pants off anyone who walks through
Courtesy of Realtor.com Every weekend, countless satisfying business transactions take place in front yards and garages across the country. Yard sales are America’s collective treasure
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Homeowners in cold-weather climates—such as the Northeast, Midwest, and mountain areas—face icy conditions, blizzards and other cold-weather storms. Beyond requiring a quick trip to the