Residential Real Estate
Don’t Pass on the Home Inspection
Sellers who jump on offers from buyers waiving the opportunity to hire an independent home inspector may rue the day they did so.
Feds Promise Bigger Investigation into NAR Rules
Federal antitrust investigators say they’re abandoning a proposed settlement and the associated civil complaint against the National Association of Realtors. But it’s not letting the group off the hook.
In Bidding Wars, How High Is Enough?
One of the first questions buyers ask these days is: How far over the asking price should I go to get the house I want?
How to Safely Jettison a Timeshare
There are numerous charlatans out there who will promise to buy your timeshare or help you sell it. There is little substance to most of their assurances, at least not until they get their hands on your money. Then, they’ll hound you to death for more.
Prices Kept Rising in May as New Listings Hit Historic Low
New Hampshire home prices continued to bound upwards in May, even as the total number of homes on the market shrank.
FHA Offers Helping Hand to Buyers With Student Debt
The Federal Housing Administration announced Friday that it plans to make it easier for homebuyers with student debt to access FHA single-family loans.
Ownership Is Power, But at What Cost?
Some homebuyers, even those who absolutely adore their places, have “buyer’s remorse” – second thoughts about their purchase.
Is the Inventory Dam About to Burst?
Couple skyrocketing construction costs with the end of COVID-19 mortgage forbearance, the end of the eviction ban, plus the oldest Baby Boomers turning 75 this year, and inventory increases may occur much sooner than anyone anticipates.
New Refi Options for Seniors, Low-Income Homeowners
Seniors trying to figure out how to cash in on their home equity without having to leave their houses now have another choice. So do low-income borrowers who’ve yet to refinance their government-owned loans.
Beware Agents Who Double-Dip
A new report from the Consumer Federation of America argues that agents who represent both the buyer and seller in a transaction do a disservice to buyers, and the practice of dual agency should be banned.
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