Housing

A short sale is a real estate transaction where the owner’s lender agrees to accept a purchase offer from a new buyer, short of what is owed by the original owner. This could be great for you, the buyer, but it could take a long time to move into your home.

Getting ready to buy your first house can be daunting. Credit scores, down payments, and mortgages are all on your mind. Here’s a guide to help you get ready to make one of the biggest purchases of your life.

Wait, can my landlord REALLY do that? Maybe not. All states give renters rights. If you rent an apartment, understand the basics of landlord-tenant law.

With a tough housing market in 2023, having the right real estate agent that knows the market you’re probing is a necessity. Thankfully, you can get paired up pretty quickly with the right agent by following a few simple steps: ask for referrals (the right way), find a few more options online, and “interview” your candidates. The best option will be clear to you.

With so many realty sites listing the same homes and rental properties for sale, it can be difficult for house hunters to know where to look. Zillow is our no. 1 pick overall, while Trulia offers a great mobile experience and Redfin is tops for for connecting with agents.

Finding the right home can mean separating what you want from what you need. Here’s how to think about the difference — plus a checklist to help your house hunting.

Rental properties are one of the best investments you can make, but only if you know exactly what you’re doing. This guide will take you through the process, step-by-step.

Condos are more affordable and require less direct maintenance from their owners than single-family homes. But traditional home values increase at a faster pace than condos, and inherently offer their owners more space, privacy, and freedom.