When the housing market collapsed in 2008, cities and metro areas across the country turned into buyers' markets. Inventory levels skyrocketed as homes were foreclosed on in record numbers. Meanwhile,... read more →
When buying a home, there's a good chance you'll have to negotiate the house price with the seller. Why? Because many homes are overpriced when they first come onto the... read more →
There is a lot of information on this website, but it's spread over hundreds of pages. So we thought it might be helpful to create a series of short but... read more →
Most home buyers use mortgage loans when buying a house. That means most home buyers will have to go through the appraisal process at some point. There's no way around... read more →
Reader question: "We just made an offer to buy a house, and our lender then had the property appraised. They said the house appraised for less than the purchase price.... read more →
Reader question: "I will be shopping for a home starting in the fall of 2014. I know the housing market has changed a lot since the last time I purchased... read more →
Summary: This article explains how to sell your home FSBO style, without the help of a listing agent. We will cover all of the important steps along the way, from... read more →
Reader question: "We are about to list our home for sale. The housing market appears to be sluggish in our area. There are buyers out there, but houses still appear... read more →
Reader question: "I've been dipping my toe into my local housing market, planning to buy a home in the coming months. It seems like the asking and selling prices are... read more →
First-time home buyers are often terrified with the notion of making an offer on a house. After all, there's a lot of money on the line, not to mention the... read more →