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A Primer on Home Sale Contingencies
Buying a home while simultaneously selling another presents a challenge. Depending on the timing, you could find yourself paying two mortgages at the same time — unless a home sale contingency allows you to link one deal to the other. Learn w...
10 Questions Smart Buyers Ask During a Home Inspection
It’s an understatement to say buying a home is exciting, and it’s also an understatement to say that a home inspection is important. Before you get swept up in imagining cozy winter nights by the fireplace or what tile you’ll choose for t...
10 Red Flags That Scream ‘Money Pit’ to Potential Homebuyers
Your home’s creaky floors or sticky windows may be charming to you — but those features scream “red flag” to a potential buyer. The pros know a home’s real story is told in the details that can’t be staged: a floor that dips underfo...
What Buyers and Homeowners Need to Know About Radon
Buying a new home is an exciting milestone, but protecting your family's health should be just as important as choosing the perfect neighborhood. One hidden risk many buyers overlook is radon gas, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that has ...
How Savvy Sellers Are Making Homes ‘Move-In-Ready’ Without Blowing the Budget
Some buyers don’t have the time or desire to close on a home and call a contractor right away. Instead, they prefer a “move-in-ready” property that doesn’t require immediate repairs or updates. “A ‘move-in-ready' home is saf...
Why Big Banks Are Pouring Billions Into Reviving the Housing Market
JPMorgan Chase, the nation's largest bank, is a name typically attached to big numbers. But a new plan to invest $750 billion into housing market initiatives in the next decade stands out. The bank announced this summer it would deploy $750 ...
8 Items Causing Your WiFi to Slow Down Around the House
We rely on Wi-Fi for everything these days, from streaming our favorite shows to staying in touch with family. But sometimes, it feels like your internet just isn’t keeping up. Before you blame your provider, the real culprit might be hiding ...
10 Affordable Upgrades Realtors Say Increase the Value of Your Home
Selling a house is an expensive undertaking. Beyond the typical expenses, such as real estate commissions and closing costs, you may have to shell out for professional home staging, recurring cleaning services, or even a pre-listing home inspec...