When you sell your home, you may be subtracting the amount you owe on your mortgage from the sales price and counting the difference as the cash you’ll make from the deal. But it’s not...
When you sell your home, you may be subtracting the amount you owe on your mortgage from the sales price and counting the difference as the cash you’ll make from the deal. But it’s not...
Having clear title to a property is a crucial part of any transaction between buyers and sellers. What does it mean to have clear title, and why is it important? Definition of clear title A...
If you sell real property, you can avoid or reduce your capital gains tax by structuring the deal as an installment sale. Here’s how it works. What is a real estate installment sale? In a...
You can spruce up your home to perfection before you put it on the market, but problems on your neighbor’s property could still make selling your house difficult. Here are six ways your neighbor can...
Selling a home with an agent requires you to sign a contract that includes terms that may be foreign to you. Here’s our guide to help you understand the details of listing agreements. The seller...
The question of pest inspections often arises during the process of selling a house. Is a pest inspection a regular part of an overall home inspection? Who pays — the buyer or seller? If problems...
Moving is stressful and exhausting. The last thing you need is a shady mover that plays games with the price and mishandles your goods. While most movers are professionals that provide good service, there are...
Moving is hard, stressful work, and packing your kitchen may be the most difficult task of all. The kitchen has items that vary in size and degrees of breakability. You’ll need some of them as...
Sometimes in a home sale, the buyer asks to take possession of the property before closing. Most real estate agents discourage this practice because it’s risky for the seller. If you decide to allow your...
You’ve decided to sell your house. Should you move out before sellers come calling? You may not have a choice if you are relocating for a new job or in other situations, but if you...
