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FastExpert National Top Real Estate Agent of 2024 | The Neal & Neal Team
FastExpert is proud to name the Neal & Neal team as the national top real…Read more
Why Rent-to-Own is Bad for Buyers and What to Do Instead
by Amanda Dodge
If you are trying to buy a house but don’t have a large downpayment, you…Read more
How To Sell A House With Fire Damage
by Kelsey Heath
What is a homeowner’s worst nightmare? A fire. Even the smallest of home fires can…Read more
Should You Use the Same Realtor for Buying and Selling
by Amanda Dodge
Should you use the same Realtor for buying and selling? There are multiple pros and…Read more
How to Sell a Rental Property (With Low Taxes and Highest Profit)
by Amanda Dodge
Housing inventory remains low, which means home prices are high. The number of buyers far…Read more
What’s It Really Like to Live in San Diego?
The honest truth of what it's like to live in San Diego. There's some real…Read more
12 Tips For Selling a House in the Spring
Better weather is one of the main reasons spring is the ideal time to sell…Read more
6 Tips on How to Make a Home Offer More Attractive
If you're serious about buying a home, you probably know how difficult it can be. When…Read more
How to Improve Your Credit Score Before Buying a House
Most people have an idea of what they want in a dream house. Unfortunately, they…Read more
HomeVestors Reviews: A Comprehensive Analysis
by Kelsey Heath
Considering selling to 'We Buy Ugly Houses'? We analyze HomeVestors reviews, approach to buying homes,…Read more
72SOLD Reviews: A Comprehensive Analysis
by Kelsey Heath
Selling your home can be a lot of work, especially in a competitive market. The…Read more
Realtor Reveal: Which Seattle Neighborhood is Right for You?Â
Realtor insight! This guide will navigate you through the distinctive Seattle neighborhoods. Discover which area…Read more
Relisting a House With the Same or Different Agent: Which is Better?
by Amanda Dodge
Moving is a natural part of life. While most conventional mortgages last 30 years, very…Read more
The Potential Risks of Buying a House Without a Realtor
by Kelsey Heath
Do you really need a real estate agent to buy a house? It’s a fair…Read more
What Income Do You Need to Afford a $500k House?
by Kelsey Heath
The median price of homes across the United States has increased rapidly over the past…Read more
The Pros and Cons of Low-Commission Realtors
by Amanda Dodge
One of the tenets of real estate is that you shouldn’t sell your house until…Read more
Can I Change My Realtor After Signing a Contract?
by Amanda Dodge
If you are asking, “Can I change my Realtor after signing a contract,” know that…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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Zillow Make Money?
Zillow is a free site where users can list homes and properties for sale or…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
How to Stage a House to Sell – Top Tips and Tricks
Staging a house is one of the most important parts of selling your home. Without…Read more