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Home Buying - 4-minute read
Miranda Crace - March 08, 2024
Home buyers sometimes confuse contingent versus pending. Learn the difference between pending and contingent and what the two statuses mean in real estate.
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Home Buying - 5-minute read
Victoria Araj - March 08, 2024
Contemporary houses incorporate design elements that are popular at the time when they’re built. Use our guide to learn more about this architectural style.
Home Buying - 13-minute read
Josephine Nesbit - March 08, 2024
What’s the best property management software? Explore our guide to discover the top rental property management software for real estate investors at all levels.
Home Buying - 6-minute read
Sidney Richardson - March 08, 2024
Are you trying to decide between buying a condo versus a house? Let’s explore what each type of real estate property offers you and your future lifestyle.
Home Buying - 15-minute read
Andrew Dehan - March 08, 2024
Condos and co-ops are both fantastic places to live, but there are a number of pros and cons that potential buyers should consider before pulling the trigger.
Rent-to-own programs can help you achieve your homeownership goals over time. Learn about condo rent-to-own programs, how they work, and their pros and cons.
Considering a condo but not sure what a condo association is? Explore our guide to learn all about condominium associations, including their rules and fees.
Home Buying - 8-minute read
A comparative market analysis (CMA) is a tool real estate agents use to estimate the value of a property. Learn what goes into a comparative market analysis.
Kevin Graham - March 08, 2024
Need a little extra help covering your down payment or closing costs? A program like Fannie Mae's Community Seconds might be able to help. Here's how it works.
Home Buying - 7-minute read
Trying to decide between using a co-borrower vs. a co-signer for your mortgage loan application? See the key differences between a co-signer and a co-borrower.
The closing process is the final step in the home buying journey. Learn some of the best ways to prepare for closing on a house with our step-by-step guide.
Ashley Kilroy - March 08, 2024
Not sure what to expect at your house closing? Familiarize yourself with these closing documents to prepare yourself and streamline the process.
Home Buying - 3-minute read
Multiple listing services (MLS) in real estate are tools REALTORS® use to view and share property listings. Learn how MLSs can benefit you in this guide.
Melissa Brock - March 08, 2024
Whether you’re investing in a duplex or a 400-unit apartment complex, you’ll come across the Gross Rent Multiplier and wonder what it means. Let us explain.
Close of escrow is the point in the real estate transaction when all parties have fulfilled their responsibilities. Read on to learn how close of escrow works.
Home Buying - 10-minute read
Kevin Graham - March 07, 2024
Equal opportunity housing protects buyers from discrimination in housing. Learn more about what equal opportunities mean for you and how they’re enforced.
Andrew Dehan - March 07, 2024
Carrying costs in real estate are ongoing expenses property owners must budget for. Learn more about which carrying costs to expect and how much they are.
Lauren Nowacki - March 07, 2024
Learn about the cheapest states to buy a house in 2024 based on the cost of living, movement of house prices, median house prices and median household income.
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