By Daniel Bortz A proof of funds letter is a document that proves that a home buyer has enough liquid cash to purchase a home. It’s essential paperwork that all home sellers will want to…
By Stephanie Booth What is a “gentleman’s farm”? This term, which crops up in real estate listings, describes property where people farm just for fun rather than to make a living.…
By Rachel Hartman You’ve moved! That’s right, you’ve somehow managed to pack up your household and successfully cart everything to your new digs. Congratulations! You might heave a sigh of relief once the moving truck pulls up its ramp and peels…
by realtor.com Not all home inspectors are created equal—find out what you need to know about yours to have the peace of mind that you’ve got the right person…
by realtor.com Stop balling up socks! Hang on to those glasses! We’ve got some tricks that will save your belongings a rough ride when you’re moving. Originally posted in: Realtor.com
By Deborah Kearns You probably didn’t think to run a credit check on your spouse before you got married. After all, love reigns supreme, right? But when it comes time to…
By Audrey Ference A contingency can make or break your home sale, but what exactly does it mean? If it’s one of those real estate terms that make you go, “huh?” don’t sweat…
By Jeanne Sager Reality TV stars Jonathan and Drew Scott have seen some wild homes, but in the Season 7 finale of “Property Brothers: Buying & Selling,” they tackle a beast that truly tests their skills. In the…
By Credit.com I’ve moved back home with my parents twice: Once after college to work at a nearby internship and again after breaking up with the person I was living with.…
By Daniel Bortz Trying to buy a home with bad credit is hard. But what about trying to buy a home with no credit at all? There’s a name for these people: “credit invisibles.” It means…
