Real Estate - Page 9

Should you make repairs when selling your home if the buyer asks you to? It depends on your contract, what you can afford, and how good the offer is.

As a seller, should you pay buyers closing costs? Maybe, if the offer is good and the market warrants these concessions.

"Should I accept a contingent offer when selling my home?," you might wonder. It depends on the contingencies. Which are normal and which are weird? How desperate are you? And do you have better options?

Should you buy or rent after selling your home? That depends on several factors, and here's how to determine what's right for you.

When selling a home, you may wonder, "Should I have an open house?" There are pros and cons. Here's what you need to know.

Many think it's a no-brainer: always accept the highest offer when selling a home. But that's not the whole story. In many cases when selling a home, less is more.

When you sell a home, of course you want as much as you can get. But when should you reduce the asking price?

When you have a home for sale, you want to know what people really think about it. But maybe you don't need to.

Check out this list of best places to buy a rental home. Because if you want to invest in rental real estate, you want a location that will provide the best return on your investment.

Can I sell my home myself? If you're wondering about selling your home yourself, yes, you can. But it may be more work than you bargain for.

Where to move for lower taxes? Find out where homebuyers are moving to save on state and local taxes, and the high-tax places they are exiting.

Home buyers can be a pain, and they can make living a normal life pretty difficult. Here's what to expect, and how to cope when you sell your home.

If you want to convert your home into a rental, you'll need to treat your former home like a business. Here's what you need to know.

How to sell your home fast. That's what everyone wants to do. Here's how to get your home sold quickly without offering it at a ridiculously low price.

Studies show that you sell your home much faster when it's staged. And you can stage your home yourself if you don't have big bucks to pay for a service. Here are home staging tips for DIYers.

What does a real estate agent do to sell your home? It depends on the level of service you want, what you;re willing to pay, and how good your agent is.

Finding the best real estate agent to sell your home means choosing the level of service you want. Remember this person will be representing you and your property, so choose an agent with experience, skills and professionalism.

How does a real estate agent determine your home asking price? He or she compares it to recent sales and current competition. You can also estimate your own property value with online tools.

Buying rental property is different from purchasing your "dream home." Because while a dream home includes personal preferences, a rental is all about the money. Here's what you need to know.

How long does it take to sell a home? That depends on several factors. And you can control some of them.