Five Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a House ‘As Is’
In a highly competitive housing market, you may be tempted by properties that are being sold “as-is.” They’re often cheaper than others listed, but when a home is listed “as-is,”…
7 Deadly Sins of Buying Your First House
Photo: ppa (Shutterstock) The number of things you have to worry about when you’re buying real estate can be as long as a CVS receipt, particularly when you’re diving into…
Keep These Things in Mind Before Buying a House in the Winter
Photo: ND700 (Shutterstock) Terrible weather can make a winter home search uniquely stressful. We can’t make it any warmer out there, but here are a few things to consider if…
The Meanings Behind Common Real Estate Terms
Photo: Feng Yu (Shutterstock) Previously, we explained the difference between a half-bath and a full-bath, and other toilet-related math, along with why you may start seeing listings referring to the…
How to Buy Property In a Hot Housing Market
Photo: Peathegee Inc (Getty Images) The housing market isn’t overheated, it’s on fire. Both pent-up post-pandemic demand for homes and a supply shortage has pushed up the median sales price…
What to Look for During a Final Walk-Through Before Closing on a House
Photo: stoatphoto (Shutterstock) After all the time and effort you’ve put into your search, you’ve finally found the home of your dreams (or at least one in your price range…
Are ‘Cash for Homes’ Offers a Scam?
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) If you’ve ever seen a “cash for homes” sign posted around your town or a website offering cash for your property, you may have wondered if entertaining…
Why You Shouldn’t Count on Zillow’s ‘Zestimate’ Price
Photo: Andy Dean Photography (Shutterstock) If you’ve been doomscrolling your way to online real estate listings, dreaming of buying a home with more space and finding a lot that you…