When attending an open house, it’s easy to get caught up in how you might decorate the bedrooms if the home were yours. Or maybe you’re wondering if there’s a fireplace to cozy up to on those crisp fall nights? While you do need to try and imagine yourself in the home and to determine…
When it comes to getting a mortgage, credit scores are paramount. Generally, a score of 750 or higher is considered excellent. Want to raise your credit score? Start by taking the following steps advised by Kiplinger. Pay your bills on time The most influential factor in your credit score is your payment history, so it’s…
Listing your home? Remember: Even in a seller’s market, houses still aren’t guaranteed to sell. Here, Forbes offers a few best practices that can keep a property from sitting on the market, or even worse, not selling at all. Price it just right Never overprice your home. Research properties in the area that have sold…
Once upon a time, the only student housing options for college students were dorms with shared baths and a communal lounge. Times have changed, however, with today’s on- and off-campus choices vastly improved. Among the trends you and your coed can expect to find: Amenities Resorts, luxe apartment rental and condo buildings, and upscale family…
The average homeowner stays in a house 10 years, according to the National Association of Realtors. While many people’s reasons for selling their home are different, Realtor.com offers some tell-tale signs that can help you know when it’s time to begin packing or whether you should go the distance. The seller’s market is booming…
Virtual staging is becoming more popular with home-sellers. But is it worth it, and how does it compare with traditional staging? According to the National Association of Realtors, 77 percent of buyers’ agents say that staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize themselves living in a home, while as many as 38 percent of…
First impressions matter—and when you’re selling your house, there’s nothing quite like the vision of a manicured yard to really wow potential buyers. Like staging the inside of your home, staging your yard takes time, effort and a little bit of money. But your hard work is sure to impress, and the payoff can be…
You’ll see the phrase “single-family home” often when browsing through real estate listings. A single-family home seems easy to define: It’s a home for a single family, right? Not exactly. To be classified as a single-family home, there are requirements the property must meet. Here, Realtor.com takes a closer look at those prerequisites. What is…
Although low inventory, rising home prices, and higher interest rates are making it more difficult to close on a home, these factors aren’t deterring some homebuyers. According to a new survey by Realtor.com—The Home of Home Search, which was conducted earlier this month by Harris Research and includes online responses from more than 1,000 people…
Home buyers with children (or who are expecting them soon) know to look for properties with certain kid-friendly characteristics, such as a good school district and room for a nursery. But do you know all of the things you should check? Here, Realtor.com offers a list of eight features that parents should factor into their…