It’s not too late to address a few home maintenance musts before winter fully sets in. Here’s a list of last-minute tasks to knock out be...

If you're thinking about buying a house right now, you're probably wondering how best to go about it. The truth is, you can still do in-p...

Whether you're planning to sell or refinance, a home appraisal is a necessary step in determining the true value of your home. This means...

While the real estate market in general is adapting to new challenges and market conditions, one segment of the market is going strong. H...

With some segments of the economy tentatively reopening, many who are buying a home or refinancing an existing mortgage may be wondering ...

Has spending more time at home lately had you reconsidering your space? The quirks you lived with just a few months ago might not be so e...

Tired of looking out the window at your dull, dormant lawn? A little prep now will give you a green lawn all summer long. Rake First thin...

So, you bought your first home. Congratulations! Throughout the proces, you likely gave a lot of thought about budgeting for your down pa...

When you're used to driving to the office every day, sitting through long meetings, and sharing a community microwave, working from home ...

While you and your agent will set your home’s asking price, the buyer will set the sales price. If you price your home too high, you’ll m...

If you've set the goal to get your credit on track (maybe it was one of your new years resolutions) getting started can feel a bit daunti...

Hiring a buyer's agent can make the process of buying a home faster, easier and less expensive. When a house is up for sale, there will u...

In an effort to combat the negative effects of the coronavirus on the U.S. economy, the Fed made its first emergency rate cut since the h...

Inspections, appraisals, and automated valuation models, while related, all have different functions but can be easily confused. Let's ta...

Purchasing your first home is a big decision that requires a lot of planning and contemplation. It's important to choose a property that ...

When updating your home (especially to put on the market), It's a good idea to incorporate current trends into your renovations. There's ...

Since a minimum credit score is required for most loan programs, the first thing a lender will do is check to see if your score measures ...

Below are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from...

If you ever attempt to read a real estate contract, you will quickly find that this paperwork is packed with a slew of terms you might no...

It is normal to harbor fears about making the wrong decision when you're looking at homes to buy. Many first-time home buyers wonder how ...