Opinion
Ease of Entry, Big Money Draws Newbies to Real Estate
According to a new report from the Consumer Federation of America, the ease with which people can become licensed in the realty field is shocking. And it leaves prospective homebuyers and sellers open to harm.
Mechanic’s Lien Could Stop a Future Sale
Every homeowner who is considering hiring a contractor to do some work in or around their house should become familiar with the mechanic’s lien laws in their home state.
An Ode to Faded Design Trends
Features that were once sought-after can now leave a house feeling woefully out-of-date. But some still pine for sunken living rooms, 2-story foyers and 8-foot ceilings.
Ways Agents Can Stop Paying for Leads
Before forking over 40 percent of your commission, try working with a few of these ideas to obtain high-quality leads at a fraction of the price you’re currently paying for leads.
Multigenerational Buying on the Rise
Prior to World War II, many extended families, lived together under one roof. And over the last few years, it has gained steam because of a number of factors – the pandemic and high housing costs among them.
When the House Comes with a Tenant
It doesn’t happen often, but every once in a while, would-be buyers run across a house for sale that also comes with a tenant. And that means the sale requires some special handling.
How to Sell a House in a Down Market
Increased interest rates, soaring inflation and lack of inventory are exerting downward pressure on prices as the market continues to sputter across the country. How prepared are you to thrive in today’s housing market?
Housing ‘Extras’ Add Up
Homebuyers who focus solely on the cost of their mortgage’s interest and principal are doing themselves a disservice. There are other recurring costs that should be factored into the decision.
Fast and Furious, Mortgage-Style
The ability of lenders to come up with creative new products that seize would-be borrowers’ attention is never-ending. Anything to get a customer in the door.
Sellers, Buyers Have It Wrong on Renovations
Most would-be homebuyers want to move into a house that’s pristine. Most sellers? “Eh, let ‘em fix the place up after they move in.” But each approach is a bit wrongheaded.