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Informed Buyer: 13 Market Considerations to Assess Before Buying

When you're thinking about buying a house, it's normal to question whether it's really the best time to jump into the market -- or whether you should wait a few months or even years to get the best deal. But a...

Informed Seller: 11 Market Considerations To Assess Before Selling

"Is this a good time to sell my house?" That's one question that real estate agents are used to fielding, but as a homeowner, the answer might not be quite so obvious. Whether or not you should sell your house...

Relocating: 19 Things To Research Before You Buy

Relocating to a new city is an exciting experience -- you can seize the opportunity to live in a new way if you're bored with the status quo, and maybe find a place to live that caters to new habits you want...

Setting Incentives For Buyers: 13 Options Sellers Should Consider

In most parts of the country, the strong seller's market we've been experiencing for several years is softening -- which means that as a seller, it might not be as easy to find a qualified buyer for your home...

10 Things To Know About Home Value Estimates

There's a reason why estimating a home's value is a specialized process that's typically executed by a licensed professional (also known as an appraiser) -- it's not easy to determine the fair-market value of...

9 Reasons To Sell In 2019

Real estate has been lodged in a hot seller's market in most of the country for a few years now -- but as you've probably heard, the market is shifting toward more of a balanced or even a buyer's market. Home...

35 Things Home Inspectors Examine

What does a home inspection involve? Standards and specifics vary from state to state, but in general, the inspector is responsible for making sure there are no glaring, obvious issues with a home that's being...

Why the Holidays Are a Good Time to Sell a House

What are your plans for the holidays? If you're considering selling your house, now might be a great time to do it! The holiday season can actually be a great time to sell for a few reasons. Here's why you...

6 Things that Influence the Home Value Estimate

While several online tools can give you an estimate of your home's value, it's important to understand that these estimates are just that - estimates. They're not guaranteed prices, and shouldn't be treated as...

Seven Energy-Saving Tips

Are you looking for ways to save energy and lower your utility bills? If so, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we'll share seven tips that will help you save energy around your home....