Real Estate Reality Shows Are Lying to You
Photo: hanohiki (Shutterstock) A few years ago, some friends appeared on a house-hunting reality TV show. They had a blast, but afterward, they revealed something that surprised me: It was…
“I Expected To See A Bathroom”: House With Toilet On Staircase Viral
The real estate agent doesn’t specify why the toilet seat is placed in the middle of the staircase.A nice three-bedroom house is up for sale in Pennsylvania. The photos show…
How to Choose the Right Realtor or Real Estate Agent (and What Is the Difference?)
Photo: SMRPHOTO (Shutterstock) There are tons of things you can do on your own without professional help. This website is full of them. One thing you should not try to…
How to Make Home Buying Better, Without Being Rich
Photo: RebeccaPavlik (Shutterstock) Buying a home is always stressful. Whether it’s your first home and you spent the last decade eating wish sandwiches in order to cobble together the down…
What Not to Say When You’re Buying or Selling a Home
Photo: Andy Dean Photography (Shutterstock) While buying or selling a home can bring up a lot of personal feelings, it’s ultimately a business deal, and it’s best to keep your…
How to Win a Home Bidding War
Photo: Andy Dean Photography (Shutterstock) Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 18 months, you know that the housing market is bonkers. Prices are out of control,…
The Advantages (and Disadvantages) of Buying a Home With a Dark Past
Photo: rSnapshotPhotos (Shutterstock) Picture this: You’re in the process of searching for a new home to purchase, but anything that meets even some of your criteria is listed for far…
Home-Buyer ‘Love Letters’ Are Tacky and Manipulative, Actually
Photo: Beto Chagas (Shutterstock) With an overheated real estate market, buyers are increasingly relying on so-called “love letters” to sway sellers on their bid. The problem? These letters are often…