Home Mortgage

It’s essential to have the right marketing plan, pricing strategy and real estate agent.

Fall officially began Sept. 23, but that doesn’t mean you should scrap plans for selling your home this year. In fact, October, November and December can actually be good months to sell. Now is the time to plan for it if you’ve even considered putting your home on the market.

What does it mean when sellers want to be able to void the contract for any reason?

At $139 million, this newly-listed Florida home certainly has a lot to offer.

Preparing your home to show to prospective buyers can be a lot of work. But this guide can help get your home ready for potential buyers in a month.

When it comes to living in your home while it's on the market, it is a delicate balance to have your home showing in its best possible light while also living there comfortably. 

Your crazy neighbors might cause you to roll your eyes. But if they are stopping you from selling your home, here's what to do.

The popularity of open houses has waned in recent years, but when done correctly it can help limit the amount of time a home stays on the market.

What happens during a home sale when part of a house is an unpermitted addition?

The decision to sell your home doesn't come easy. Here are the five steps you should follow as you prepare to put your home on the market.

A man's parents co-signed his mortgage. Then he got married. After that: discord.

It pays to play hard-to-get when your home stands in the way of a condo development.

The trend of all-cash offers makes it more difficult for traditional buyers to compete with cash offers, especially in a tight inventory environment. 

If you've hung the 'for sale' sign and hosted open houses, but haven't been getting a lot buyer interest--here's what might be going on.

Homebuyers signed a contract, then wavered. Do they lose their earnest money?

A renter has a contract to buy the house someday. Then along comes an eager buyer ...what happens?

If you are a first-time home buyer, friends and family members may be quick to give advice about the home-purchasing process. Unfortunately, that friendly advice can help perpetuate some of the most common home-buying myths.

Study says staging doesn't affect value. Here's why real estate agents disagree.

The housing market took a hit from the harsh weather that swept across the U.S. early this year. Is it finally time for a spring awakening? 

Mortgage rates remain historically low, but they have risen from rock bottom. As rates continue to rise, how is it likely to affect the housing market?