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9 Types of Mortgage Loan to Consider

If you've never bought a home before, the sheer number of mortgage loan options can be overwhelming. Here are 9 of the different types of loans available so you can figure out which one best fits your...

22 Steps to Hosting the Perfect Open House

An open house is a huge opportunity for anyone hoping to sell — but you can't just throw open the doors of your home as-is and expect great results. Before you get ready to open your house up to the...

12 (Affordable!) Decorative Items to Buy Before You Sell Your House

Assuming you’ve done the deep cleaning and decluttering, consider adding these items to your shopping list as you’re preparing to stage your home.

17 Things Buyers Should Check On Final Walk-Through

The house is almost yours! It can be tempting to spend the time set aside for the walk-through mentally planning where you'll place your furniture — but there are some things you should make time to check.

The First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Property

Daydreaming about owning your own home is one of the most intoxicating practices known to modern man, especially now that HGTV is a thing. But when the time comes to actually put your money where your daydream...

18 Secrets No One Tells You About Buying A House

You don't need to put 20% downThese lenders offer low-down-payment or no-down-payment options:VA loans: 0% down* USDA loans: 0% downFHA loan: 3.5% downSome conventional loans: 3% down

23 Common Staging Mistakes Sellers Make

Staging a home isn't an exact science — it's more of an art, one that covers several rooms and flows throughout a home. The goal is to create a warm, welcoming space that will resonate with buyers. Here...

18 Steps To Getting Through Escrow

Escrow is a critical component of the home sale that typically takes between 30 and 45 days — but for many buyers it seems to stretch on for centuries. What should you do?

How Does A Home Inspection Work?

A home inspection is part of many real estate transactions. Here’s how it works.

12 Steps To Selling More Expensive Homes As A Real Estate Agent

Real estate is one of the only industries where your ability to generate income is limited only by your imagination and willingness to work. One way that agents who aren't earning as much as they'd like can...