Remodeling your house doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, small projects can add big value to your house! This article explains some house remodel ideas are both relatively easy to do yourself and add value to your home.Whether you are looking to increase the...
If you’re facing foreclosure, your head may be swimming with questions. What happens in a foreclosure? How long does foreclosure take? How long does foreclosure stay on a credit report? And, for perspective homeowners who want to try again, how long after foreclosure can you...
Doing an in-depth assessment of your home should be on your to-do list before putting your house on the market. If you live in the house, you’re already familiar with most of its quirks and issues. However, you may not be the best person to...
It’s a seller’s market in much of the United States and you have a house to sell. But there’s a catch: you need to sell quickly.If the thought of finding a real estate agent, readying the house for showings, and waiting for the sale to...
You own several rental properties as investments through ups and downs in the housing market. When you meet with your financial advisor, you always discuss whether to sell or hold onto those properties. Things have changed with your situation and you’re thinking about getting out. WHEN...
If you’re getting ready to sell your home, you’ll need to decide which repairs and upgrades must or should be done before you put your home on the market. What buyers will overlook when it comes to needed fixes and updates may depend on your home’s...
You chose your forever home as the place you planned to live for the rest of your life. Lately, though, you’ve considered making a change. It could be that as you’ve gotten older, an illness or injury has begun to limit your ability to live...
When you sell a home using the traditional real estate agent model, you’re going to pay about 6% in commissions. Yes, “commissions” plural: you’ll pay an average of 3% to your listing agent and another 3% to the buyer’s agent. The United States’ decades-old commission...
Selling your home during the winter presents opportunities and challenges. There are fewer homes on the market and buyers who must buy a home now are typically more motivated. Knowing how to stage your home outside and indoors can boost your chances of selling more...
An inherited home can be a blessing for some and a source of inconvenience for others. Once you’ve figured out the financial implications of selling your inherited home, you may decide that putting it on the market is the best choice. Even so, many homeowners...