Should I Buy a House with a Special Warranty Deed?
by Amanda Dodge
When you buy a piece of property, you will receive a deed that legally proves…Read more
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Can I Back Out of Selling My House Before Closing?
by Amanda Dodge
The vast majority of real estate contracts make it to the closing table. One survey…Read more
How Much Value Does an Extra Bedroom Add?
by Amanda Dodge
Home improvements and additions can increase the overall value of your home. However, not all…Read more
8 Expert Tips To Consider When Investing in Vacation Rentals
Investing in vacation rentals can be a thriving business if you are strategic in choosing…Read more
Lender or Realtor: Who Should You Talk to First Before Buying a House?
by Kelsey Heath
Deciding whether to consult a real estate agent or mortgage lender first when buying a…Read more
Are 1% Real Estate Agents Worth It?
by Kelsey Heath
What if you could cut your agent commission in half – or even down to…Read more
How to Buy a House in the Bay Area?Â
by Kelsey Heath
If you’re looking to buy a house in the Bay Area, you’ll probably be a…Read more
New Construction Home Inspection: Should You Hire a Home Inspector for a New House?
by Bill Gassett
A new construction home inspection is essential to ensure your new home is built according…Read more
The Pros and Cons of Flat Fee Real Estate Agents
by Kelsey Heath
A flat fee realtor is a real estate professional who charges a fixed, flat rate…Read more
How to Sell a House with Unpermitted Work
by Kelsey Heath
Selling a house with unpermitted work presents unique challenges. Do you get retroactive permits or…Read more
How Much Value Does a Garage Add to a House?
by Kelsey Heath
A garage can be a fantastic feature in a home. Not only does it act…Read more
The Top 5 Features That Make Your Home Sell Over Asking
by Seb Frey
If your home has features that are in relatively short supply and high demand in…Read more
Can You Start Looking at Houses Without Pre Approval?
by Kelsey Heath
A mortgage pre-approval is a lender’s promise to loan you a certain amount, provided nothing…Read more
Agent Advice: Everything First-Time Home Sellers Need to Know
by Bill Gassett
Prepare to sell your home for top dollar and low stress. With 40 years of…Read more
What is a Condemned House and Can You Buy or Sell It?
by Amanda Dodge
Deal of a lifetime or money pit? Can you even sell a condemned house? Learn…Read more
How to Buy a Second Home and Rent the First
by Amanda Dodge
There’s a growing trend with homeowners to buy second properties while keeping their first homes.…Read more
How Much is the Mortgage on a Million-Dollar Home?
by Amanda Dodge
Buying a million-dollar house isn’t as outlandish as it seems. There are several markets across…Read more
The Complete Home Selling Timeline: How Long Does It Take To Sell a House?
by Kelsey Heath
Gone are the days when getting a loan to buy a property meant strolling into…Read more
What’s the Difference Between Pre-Qualified, Pre-Approved, and Approved?
If you’re in the process of buying a home, you may have heard a lot…Read more
Difference Between Contingent vs Pending in Real Estate
If you’re in the process of buying your first home, the language of real estate…Read more
How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?
How much DO real estate agents make? This is a valid question when deciding to…Read more
What is a Transactional Agent and What Do They Do?
In real estate, there are several different types of agents and brokers who perform different…Read more
The Truth About Living in Seattle
Read the honest truth about living in Seattle from a seasoned realtor. 10 reasons to…Read more
What is a Bump Clause in Real Estate?
by Andrew Te
What is a bump clause? A provision that allows the original buyer to match any…Read more
Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall: When is the Best Time to Sell a Home?
by Andrew Te
Unless you live in a part of the US where the weather stays a nice,…Read more
4 Tips to Improve a Builder-Grade Home
Take your home from basic to brilliant with these tips for improving a builder-grade home.…Read more
The Best Places to Live in Florida
by Andrew Te
Florida is the third most populous state in the U.S., with no signs of slowing…Read more
Are Basements Included in Square Footage?
The U.S. has some of the world's largest homes by square footage. Since the Great…Read more
What is an Origination Fee & Why Do You Have to Pay It?
Buying a home often comes with a lot of extra fees and costs. One of…Read more
How Much Money Does a Real Estate Agent Make Per Year? (By State)
by Andrew Te
Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your…Read more
Single, Dual, & Designated Agency: What’s the Difference?
When we think of real estate agents, we often think of two types: buyer’s agent…Read more
What is the Good Neighbor Next Door Program and How to Apply?
by Kelsey Heath
Government-sponsored payment assistance programs provide enormous savings for eligible homebuyers, but some offer more than…Read more
Step-by-Step Guide: The Process of Buying a Home
by Andrew Te
So you’re finally ready to buy your first home. Congratulations! This can be an exciting…Read more
How Does Foreclosure Work? (What You Need to Know)
by Andrew Te
You’re probably here because you’re wondering how foreclosure works. Foreclosure is when a house owner…Read more
How Does Zillow Make Money?
Zillow is a free site where users can list homes and properties for sale or…Read more
Should You Buy a House in a Transitional Neighborhood?
by Kelsey Heath
Everyone wants to score a deal when buying a house, but the best deals are…Read more