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Can You Break a Lease if You Buy a House?
If you’re a renter and planning to buy your first home, it’s undoubtedly a big step in your life. It…
When Should You Stop Utilities When Selling a House?
You’ve sold your home and are ready to move but when should you actually stop your utilities? It’s best to…
Open House or Private Showing: Which Is Better?
Key takeaways Open houses are a powerful tool for generating fast buzz, maximizing visibility, and driving high-volume traffic in a…
Earnest Money vs. Option Fee: What Home Buyers Need To Know
Key takeaways Earnest money and option fees are both payments buyers make when submitting an offer on a home, but…
How Much Is Earnest Money in Texas? What Buyers Should Know
Key takeaways: If you’re buying a home in Texas, you’ve probably heard the term earnest money, the deposit that shows…
Real Estate Pricing Psychology, Explained
Key takeaways Prices ending in ‘990’ or ‘900’ create an illusion of value, while round numbers can signal prestige. The…
Realtor.com puts ‘spotlight’ on listing agents with new feature
Realtor.com has released Spotlight Listings, a new marketing tool that enables agents to drive additional traffic to their listings. Spotlight’s…
Ask ‘why?’ to find buyers who won’t back out
Asking the right questions that start with “why” can reveal your buyers’ true motivations and keep contracts from falling apart,…
Price cuts and concessions: Here’s how to prepare homeowners for the reality of selling a home today
High interest rates, growing inventory and economic uncertainty have cooled the housing market, forcing sellers to make price cuts and…
What is Escrow? A Clear Guide to the Escrow Process
Key takeaways: Escrow ensures fairness and security by holding funds or documents with a neutral third party until all transaction…