People get hung up on all kinds of things during a real estate transaction. Preconceived notions of good and bad often blind people from the bigger picture, and emotion almost always runs amok. Home sellers often ask me, “Why should I pay for the buyer’s closings costs?” I most often hear this from members of...
Filed under: Buying, Renting, Selling Getty By Trulia Home-buying and selling is stressful - and with industry acronyms and real estate terms flying at you from all directions, you may feel overwhelmed navigating your new real estate reality. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer sifting through home for sale in Chicago, IL, or a seasoned investor, there's always more to learn. Trulia's quick guide to...
Jon Coile, chairman of Rockville-based multiple-listing service MRIS, writes occasional commentary on the Washington area housing market. This year, many people in the real estate industry are anticipating that the spring market will be especially robust. Many buyers want to take advantage of the current rates before further increases are announced. The stock market has...
Filed under: Home Equity Getty By Michael Corbett Inspection day is exciting. It's an opportunity to spend an extended period in your new-to-you New Orleans, LA, real estate, exploring every nook, cranny, closet, and attic. Besides running all the faucets, testing the appliances, and peeling back that shag carpet to check for hardwood (fingers crossed!), what else should be inspected? Simply put:...