A divorcing couple that owns a home must decide what to do with it. There are several options, but all of them can turn out to be legally complex, so it’s essential to consult with...
A divorcing couple that owns a home must decide what to do with it. There are several options, but all of them can turn out to be legally complex, so it’s essential to consult with...
Selling a home can seem daunting. Making repairs, painting and keeping it clean for potential buyers sounds like a lot of work. Enter “iBuyers” — companies that make you an offer on your house without...
There may come a time when you decide a tree or shrub in your landscape would look better in another spot. You can successfully transplant these plants as long as you use TLC to protect...
With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping buyers close to home, video tours of seller’s homes are in greater demand than ever. If you are selling your house, it’s vital to make it look its very best...
Women still face hurdles when it comes to equal pay and job opportunities. Even so, sales to single women home buyers outpace sales to single men. Here’s our guide to the implications of this growing...
Most homeowners sell their houses to traditional buyers who plan to make the property their home. But investors also buy homes, and sometimes it may be advantageous to sell to one. What are the pros...
A move to another community means finding a lengthy list of new service providers — everything from utility companies to a replacement veterinarian. Finding health care providers for you and your family should be near...
Books, podcasts and TV shows promote the liberating benefits of decluttering and minimizing your possessions. Swedish author Margareta Magnusson gives you a new reason to declutter in late middle age: to spare your heirs from...
Real estate transfer fees are one of several costs paid at closing. What is this fee, who pays it and how much is it? The government’s cut of the fee Typical costs paid at closing...
It’s frustrating: You’ve had your house on the market for a few months. Other sellers are headed to closing, but you’ve yet to get an acceptable offer. Doubt and even a little fear are beginning...
