Aug 7, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Lisa Marie Conklin Aug 3, 2023 (Getty Images) You might have the prettiest and most desirable home in the neighborhood. But if you’re dealing with a known (or unknown) property line dispute, it could scare off buyers who want to avoid dealing with sticky...
Jul 31, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Sally Jones Jul 31, 2023 (Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images) Buying a home is the first step to building a sweet financial nest egg. The next step is to grow what’s known as your home equity. Home equity is the difference between the...
Jul 26, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Larissa Runkle Jul 25, 2023 (Getty Images) High interest rates are one of the most significant hurdles buyers face when jumping into the housing market right now. As anyone who purchased a home in the last few years knows, interest rates have more than doubled...
Jul 19, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Lisa Marie Conklin Jul 19, 2023 (Getty Images) Are there any sellers who don’t fantasize about listing their home and landing the ultimate offer they can’t refuse? In a dream world, the best offer would be from a buyer who has secured financing and offers...
Jul 17, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Cathie Ericson Jul 16, 2023 (Getty Images) Conventional wisdom says you need a 20% down payment to buy a house, but let’s face it: That sum can be daunting, particularly for first-time homebuyers who don’t have a pile of cash from a property they...
Jul 13, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Angela Colley Jul 12, 2023 (Getty Images) When you buy a home, you hope it will appreciate in value while you pay off your mortgage, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Sometimes the market fluctuates, home values depreciate, and homeowners find...