Too Many Subpar Agents, Real Estate Brokers Say
Worried the real estate agent you hired to sell your house isn’t up to the job? If so, you’re not alone: Brokerages are worried, too.
New Tools Ease Property Buyers’ Legwork
Three new software tools promise answers on a property’s development potential, ability to host solar panels and, in Florida, risks for condo buyers.
Deed Fraud, Other Realty Scams on the Upswing
For the second consecutive year, the FBI has warned both consumers and real estate professionals about the rising tide of title thefts.
Home Sales ‘Junk Fees’ Rise in Frequency, Amounts
These fees are not new, but a Florida lawsuit against Compass has brought new attention to them. Real estate agents are divided.
Most Buyers Up for a Cash Payback
If you purchased a property that was listed on any multiple listing service and paid a commission to a real estate agent, you may be entitled to a cash payment – albeit a small one.
Most Mortgage Borrowers Pay Too Much
Even if you shopped for the lowest mortgage rate you could find, you may be paying more than necessary – simply because you didn’t know lower rates existed.
Luxury Market Outpaces the Field
The luxury housing market ain’t what it used to be, in more ways than one. Four different analyses show what’s happening.
How to Resolve Issues in a Homebuyer’s Credit Report
When you file a complaint with the CFPB disputing something on your credit record, you expect some relief. But you might not always get it.
Price Gap Between New, Existing Homes Narrows
The price gap between new and existing houses has been falling in recent years, but buyers are still likely to pay 15 percent more for new construction.
These Amenities May Find a Home
Concierge-like services that ease the demands of everyday life will allow homeowners to tend to other priorities.
Don’t Pass on Government Loans
Misguided buyers and sellers too often turn their noses up at these loans thanks to unfair myths that linger. Let’s bust some of those misconceptions.
‘Family Feud’ Is Not Just a Game Show
There’s nothing enjoyable when family members are at odds off-screen – especially when it comes to real estate.
Mortgages ‘Increasingly Out of Reach’ for Hourly, Gig Workers
It’s always been tougher for hourly employees to qualify for a mortgage. But new research shows that people in all kinds of occupations are having a more difficult go of it.
How to Fix a Stale Listing
It can be costly to let a listing linger longer than 60 days. But delisting and price cuts both leave money on the table. Before you do that, try these tips for reviving your listing.
Deed Theft a Rising Problem
Deed theft has become a big business for crooks: They slap their names on unsuspecting homeowners’ titles, then proceed to milk the properties dry.
Insurance, HOA Fees on the Rise
For too many homebuyers, these charges can come back to put a severe crimp in their budgets. And it looks like it’s getting worse.
Geothermal Is Coming to the New-Home Market
Geothermal heating and cooling may soon be coming to a new home-building site near you as a leading alternative energy company expands.
Search Early for Down Payment Assistance
For the typical household, the down-payment saving process now takes about seven years. But assistance programs can be a powerful shortcut.
Get Your Buyers to Boost Their Credit Scores Before All Else
Is it worth focusing on credit improvement before buying a house? Borrowers should consider three questions.
Homebuyers Tripped Up by Taxes, Insurance
Sixty-eight percent of all homeowners saw their mortgage payment rise over the past two years because of higher taxes and insurance
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