Real Estate

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Whether you’re preparing to sell your current home, buy a new one, or tackle both tasks at once, we’ve got you covered. Check out our expert advice on hiring a home inspector, working with a listing agent, and everything in between.

Buying or Selling a Home

Buying a Home? Here’s How To Hire the Best Realtor
Find the right realtor to make your home buying and selling dreams come true
Are You Really Ready to Buy Your First House?
All the Things to Do Before Selling Your House
The Best Home-Buying Checklist: From First Tour to Final Closing

Hiring a Home Inspector

How to Hire a Home Inspector You Can Trust
Don’t waste time on inexperienced home inspectors
What Does a Home Inspection Cover?
6 Reasons to Get a Home Inspection Even if You Don’t Plan to Sell
How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost?

5 Ways to Make Your Next Move More Sustainable
Packing and moving doesn’t have to mean filling landfills with discarded items
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Moving Container?
The average cost to ship a moving container domestically and internationally is between $3,000 and nearly $7,000
Prepare Your Home for a Successful Open House
How can you prepare for an open house and moving at the same time?
5 Things to Do Before Buying a Home
Loan pre-approval and a credit check are two of several steps you should undertake before buying a house.
Why You Should Have a Home Inspection (and What to Expect)
What to expect from a home inspection—and how to hire a reputable inspector
What Home Inspectors Do (and How to Avoid a Conflict of Interest)
Home inspectors have a responsibility to provide an unbiased opinion about the homes they inspect
Should I Invest in Rental Property?
Whether investing in real estate or renting your house, consider these factors before becoming a landlord
14 Things to Avoid Before Buying a House
Follow these don’ts and no one will think this is your first rodeo
8 Helpful Tips for Buying a Short Sale Home
With patience and an experienced realtor, a short sale can help you get a good deal
5 Things your Home Inspector Shouldn’t Overlook
Planning to buy a home or sell a home? You'll need to hire a home inspector.
8 Ways to Protect Yourself in Real Estate
Know what to expect when you dip your toe in the real estate market
Homeowners Insurance: What Does and Doesn’t It Cover?
Understanding your policy can be the difference between smooth sailing and a disaster
Everything You Need to Know About What a Lifetime Warranty Covers—and What It Doesn’t
A lifetime warranty sounds great, but it may not last more than a few years—and it doesn’t necessarily cover every aspect of your appliance or fixture
Am I Covered? Here’s What’s Included in a Home Warranty
Your home warranty probably won’t leave the fridge door hanging, but the ice maker is another story
Is a Home Warranty Worth It?
Home warranties can be a solid investment for some, but not all, consumers
Home Staging Helps Sell a House in Washington D.C.
Staging your home to sell is essential in the current Washington, D.C., housing market.
What Factors Influence the Rent of an Apartment?
Make your apartment hunt easier by understanding what determines the price
7 Need-to-Know Tips for Renting a House
You need a keen house-hunting strategy and tried-and-true tips to find the perfect rental home
What Is a Short-Term Lease? The Pros and Cons
Is getting a short-term lease selling yourself short?
Hire an Inspector for a Newly Built Home?
Dear Angie: Should I hire an independent home inspector to look over a newly built tract home? — Deborah D. of Renton, Washington
5 Tips to Sell Your House This Fall
Put down the pumpkin spice latte and get to work on prepping your home for sale
How to Buy a House: The Start-to-Finish Steps You Need to Know
There's no place like home, especially when your name's on the deed
Can Your Real Estate Agent Buy Your House?
Weigh the pros and cons of signing your home over to your real estate agent
7 Simple Tips to Start Your House Fund
Jump-start your nest egg savings
What You Need to Know About Buying a House in a Flood Zone
Is buying a home in a flood zone setting yourself up for disaster?