What is the Real Estate Commission in Connecticut?
The average real estate commission in Connecticut is 5.38%, which is close to the national…Read more
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Florida Housing Market: Trends & Predictions 2024
New residents arrive seeking a better quality of life, including more space and more time…Read more
How to Sell a House to a Family Member
by Amanda Dodge
A house is the biggest financial asset that most Americans own. According to the American…Read more
California Housing Market – Trends and Predictions
The California housing market is feeling economic pressure with a reduction in home prices, increase…Read more
Texas Housing Market – Trends and Predictions
Texas had the highest population growth in the nation, creating a hot housing market, but…Read more
Colorado Housing Market- Trends and Predictions
The Colorado housing market faces low inventory and high demand, but homes are staying on…Read more
Home Maintenance Tips for New Homeowners
There are many small maintenance tasks a person can learn to do to prevent serious…Read more
Land Contracts – What Are They and How do They Work?
Land contracts can be a great alternative to purchasing a home through a bank or…Read more
What’s Happening in the Outer Banks Real Estate Market?
by Mike Siers
After two incredible years for real estate in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, we have…Read more
Ideal Agent Reviews – Everything You Need to Know
Ideal Agent is one of these agent matching services. We have dug deep to get…Read more
2022 Fourth-Quarter Housing Market Trends: Prices Down, Rates Up
It's finally happened. Trends in the US housing market are responding to interest rate changes,…Read more
Average Real Estate Agent Commissions by State (2025 Survey)
While commission rates and realtor fees can differ between states and agents, it is commonly…Read more
Arizona Housing Market-Trends and Predictions
by Joe Bourland
Population growth, demand for homes, and limited supply have fueled the Arizona housing market, but…Read more
Utah Housing Market- Trends and Predictions
The Utah housing market became one of the most competitive in the countryRead 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
22 Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling (And What to Do)
by Andrew Te
Your home has been listed on the market for a little while now. But, you're…Read more
How to Find Your Home’s Property Value
by Andrew Te
Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your…Read more
Top Ways to Advertise a House For Sale – A Complete Guide 2023
Marketing has its roots in every form of communication, be it newspapers, television, or social…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
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