Contracting with a professional home inspector is one of the most important things a buyer can do in the run-up to closing. But though an inspection can reveal essential deficiencies you need to know about,...

Contracting with a professional home inspector is one of the most important things a buyer can do in the run-up to closing. But though an inspection can reveal essential deficiencies you need to know about,...
For much of the public, the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR®” are used interchangeably. In reality, they are not the same. All REALTORS® must be licensed agents, but not all licensed real estate agents...
You’ve lived in your current home long enough to desire an updated kitchen or bathroom, a home office, or an outdoor entertainment area. It can be tough to decide whether to renovate or instead buy...
A growing number of products are manufactured with 3D printing, and now the technology can even build houses! Is a 3D home something you’d like to pursue? See what you think. From novelty to practicality...
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought changes to every aspect of our lives, even where we live. More adults work from home, more children are homeschooling, and dining and entertainment have shifted outdoors. Home designs are...
The current real estate market is white-hot, with many homes selling in a single day after a bidding war. A tactic some buyers use to elbow past competition is to put an expiration on their...
You’ve saved money, your family has grown and you’re thinking of buying a bigger house. Of course, it will come with bigger mortgage payments, but there are other cost increases to consider. Let’s count them...
Real estate sales contracts in Texas and several other states include a provision known as the active option. Also known as the option period, this provision gives the buyer a designated period to have the...
These days houses are attracting so many competing offers and selling so fast that many buyers become frustrated and fear they’ll never win a home that fits their needs. On top of that, sellers are...
The residential real estate market has been red hot across the country. Prices have pushed skyward as sellers receive multiple offers. Navigating these competing offers is tricky, and applicable laws vary from state to state....