Few Changes in Real Estate Agent Fees
The supposedly “earthshaking” legal settlement that was supposed to drive down real estate commissions, saving buyers and sellers thousands of dollars in the process, wasn’t so tumultuous after all. Twelve months after the National Association of Realtors agreed to...An Untimely Death Changes Everything
What happens when the person buying your house dies before the closing date? Or when your tenant passes away mid-lease? The short answer: Everything changes. Typically, when a homebuyer passes, their right to the contract passes to their beneficiaries or heirs, who...How to Save on Selling Expenses
If you think it costs a bundle to buy a house – what with a down payment and all – wait till you learn what it costs to sell one. How about more than $67,000, on average? That’s what the typical homeowner has paid, over the last two years, to sell their place,...Don’t Dismiss Lowball Offers
You’ve finally gotten an offer on your house. The place has been on the market for several months, so you are excited to take a look. But when you do, the wind goes out of your sails. The offer is ridiculously low – tens of thousands under your asking price. So, what...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
