Wonder what your house — or a house you might buy — is really worth? The short answer’s easy: A house is worth whatever someone will pay for it. The long answer depends on the market and whether you’re asking a lender, an agent or a county tax assessor. But why take their word for it? Knowing how to calculate your home’s value with the help of online tools and trained professionals better...
Whether buying or renting, when you move into a new property you’re most likely just one of many people who have lived there over the years. And that means there are some safety (and hygiene) issues that should be addressed as soon as finish moving into a new place. Here is a quick rundown: Change the locks Increase security by adding longer screws into exterior door hinges and strike plates...
A listing's garage, large backyard and updated kitchen may not be as important to home shoppers as the school district, according to a new survey released by realtor.com of more than 1,000 people who closed on a home in 2018. A full 78 percent of buyers say they're willing to give up home features to get their school district of choice, and home shoppers are willing to give up their most-desired home...
Consumers aren't fazed by housing shortages and rising home prices and interest rates, with 34 percent of buyers saying they weren't being stopped by price and rate hikes. According to realtor.com's newly released survey The Home of Home Search, which is based on responses from more than 1,000 consumers who closed on a home purchase in 2018, 42 percent of respondents only had to make one or two offers...
When a buyer and seller enter into a contract, the law treats both parties as if they read and understood all terms, even if they just gave the contract a quick skim. This can be a significant problem if one of the parties fails to notice a provision that impacts that party’s specific transaction until after the contract is executed. Here are just a few questions we hear on the Legal Hotline that...