(Getty Images) By Tara MastroeniNov 17, 2021 Are you selling your home and reviewing several offers? Congratulations! You’re well on your way to getting as much as possible out of what is likely your largest asset. But when it comes to picking an offer, sometimes it’s...

(Getty Images) By Erica SweeneyNov 16, 2021 People love to dole out unsolicited advice. Some of it is actually useful. Other tips you hear, though, may do more harm than good—particularly when it comes to your credit score. Establishing credit and maintaining...

Published on November 9, 2021 by Jenna Hall The housing market is booming, and people are taking this opportunity to move out of cities and into suburban and rural areas. These migration patterns are largely due to record low mortgage rates and the fact that many...

Published on November 10, 2021 by Ana de Guzman Indoor cats stare out the window for hours at a time envisioning what life is like outside but are often kept inside because their owners worry that they may run off. If this sounds like your cat, then cat-patios, also...

By The Realtor.com TeamNov 1, 2021 (Getty Images) Let’s say you’ve just decided to sell your home and your favorite sister-in-law is a real estate professional. It follows that you may go to her for advice, and maybe even ask her to be your seller’s agent. (Ditto if...

By Erin FlahertyNov 8, 2021 Every house hunt starts with a dream, one that can easily escalate into pure fantasy. Homebuyers, particularly first-timers, often harbor visions of purchasing the perfect house, in a great neighborhood, for a bargain price. All that might...

Published on November 5, 2021 by Alison Bentley Whether you’ve moved into a new apartment or are preparing to move after selling your house, the process of moving can make even the calmest of people feel a little stressed. And if you’re preparing to relocate and...

(Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) As the remnants of Hurricane Ida wreak havoc across the Northeast, it’s yet another reminder of the need for adequate homeowner’s insurance — but many homeowners could be in for a rude awakening about what their policy actually covers....

(Aslan Alphan/iStock) By Jamie WiebeOct 31, 2021 Need to know how to estimate property taxes? You’ve come to the right place! Most people know that homeownership requires coughing up copious amounts of money. There’s your mortgage, of course, but the costs...