What’s Better for Buyers: Commission Percentages or Dollar Figures?
Which would you rather pay a real estate agent to help you sell your $450,000 house: a 6 percent sales commission or $27,000? They’re exactly the same amounts, of course. But 27 grand sounds like a lot more than 6 percent, doesn’t it? And that’s why an unpublished...Presidential Plans Raise Anxiety in Housing Sector
In the market for a newly constructed house? You might want to hurry. Soon, new homes are likely to cost more and take longer to build. The reason: the Trump administration’s initiatives on tariffs and immigration. While the president has professed his intention to...What Real Estate Agents Shouldn’t Do
Collectively, real estate agents don’t always have the greatest reputation, deservedly or no. In Gallup Polls from recent years, agents’ favorability ratings have been just above those of lawyers. To be sure, some buyers and sellers do have bad experiences with their...Finding Money to Rebuild After Disasters
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires have become all too common. No part of the country seems immune. If you’re struck by one of these disasters, you’re going to need money. The good news is that there are numerous financial resources available to help you...After Death or Divorce, What Happens to the House?
When a family member passes away, their loved ones sometimes become homeowners unexpectedly. If the inherited house was owned free and clear, with no encumbrances, the heirs can do with the place what they want. Typically, they sell it, but sometimes they move in and...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
