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
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The Weird Reason You Confide More in a Real Estate Agent Than Your Therapist—or Even Your Best Friend
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
Can You Buy a FSBO Home With a Real Estate Agent?
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
What Is a Right of First Refusal in Real Estate? Getting First Dibs on Making an Offer
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
My Home Was Staged For Sale—And It Horrified Me. Here’s Why
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
Was Your Offer to Buy a House Accepted If the Listing Disappears or Changes?
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
6 Frightening Things in Sellers’ Homes That Can Scare Buyers Silly
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
Seriously, You’re Selling That? The 8 Scariest Things to Avoid at a Yard Sale
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
5 Ways to Save on Home Renovation Costs So You Don’t Go Broke
Courtesy of Realtor.com Is your kitchen hopelessly outdated, and your bathroom a blast from the past? Then it sounds like you’re overdue for some home
Free the Weekend: 5 Household Chores You Can Totally Skip
Courtesy of Realtor.com Ah, the weekend. So full of hope and promise! The hours you’ll have just to binge on Netflix, hang out with friends,
How to Go Green:
The Ultimate Homeowner’s Guide to an Eco-Friendly Pad Courtesy of Realtor.com If the phrase “eco-friendly home” makes you think of an off-the-grid hippie hut on
Protect Your Home From Severe Cold Weather
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