What Is a Duplex? Potentially, 2 Homes for the Price of 1
Homes come in many shapes and configurations, and one type that’s popular with extended families or budding landlords is a duplex. But...
The Pros and Cons of Pre-inspection
Every home buyer knows hiring a home inspector to check out a property before closing is a good idea. In fact, a home inspection is often...
Mortgage Declined? Here’s What to Do
No one likes to be told “no.” (Rejection hurts—we get it.) And having your application for a mortgage declined is particularly...
How to Spark a Bidding War for Your Home
The housing market is on fire! Jonathan Smoke, our chief economist, describes it as the strongest real estate market we’ve seen in a...
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House: Can You Guess?
There’s something exciting about building your own house—it’s no wonder that more than 1,000,000 new residences are projected to go up...
Home Staging Ideas for the Kitchen to Make Buyers Bite
If you’re selling your house, staging—the mysterious practice by which you prep and prettify your home before its debut—can make a huge...
You Accepted an Offer, Then Got a Higher One? Here’s What to Do
If you’re selling your home and finally accepted an offer you’re happy with, it seems like all your stress is over. It’s time to pack up...
Where to Get a Mortgage: Bank, Broker, Online, or Elsewhere?
Buying a home and getting a mortgage go hand in hand: More than three-quarters of buyers need a loan to purchase property. Yet even...
What Is the MLS? The Multiple Listing Service, Explained
Whether you’re looking to sell or buy a home, you will no doubt encounter the multiple listing service, or MLS. This is, in many ways,...
What Is a Modular Home? For Starters, It’s Not a Boring Old Box
If you’re looking to buy a home, or considering building one, you may have heard that modular homes are an increasingly popular option....
