Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas’ Artistic ‘Rock the Block’ House Is for Sale for $1.25M Realtor.com Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas brought an unrivaled amount of creativity to Season 3 of “Rock the Block.” The renovation competition show pits teams of HGTV stars against one another to remodel a single-family home and infuse their design […]
7 Promising Signs the Home You’re Buying Will Have Good Resale Value LightFieldStudios/iStock; realtor.com While it might seem premature to think about selling a home before you even buy it, it’s important to remember that a house is an investment. And in an ideal world, investments make money—not lose it. That’s why resale value should be […]
This ‘Rock the Block’ House Designed by Jenny and Dave Marrs Just Hit the Market for $1.25M Realtor.com By now, you’ve probably heard that “Rock the Block” has crowned a winner. The design and renovation competition that challenges teams of HGTV stars to add the most value to a single-family home just wrapped up its […]
A Homebuyer’s Guide to the Appraisal Gap: Why It Happens and What To Do Getty Images If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s market, you need to be prepared for the possibility of an appraisal gap. So what is an appraisal gap? An appraisal gap is when a home’s appraised value is lower […]
What Is a Buyer’s Agent? A Trusted Guide Who’ll Help You Find a Home DragonImages/iStock Ready to house hunt? It’s a jungle out there: Prepare for a flurry of paperwork, stampedes of buyers competing for the same digs, and other challenges, before you get your hands on those house keys. We won’t lie: The process […]
Regret Buying Your Home During the Pandemic? How To Bounce Back Getty Images We’ve all bought things we regret, but if there’s one purchase you don’t want to get wrong, it’s a home. Once you’re in, you’re in—no return policies allowed. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted thousands of Americans to move and buy a new home. You’re […]
5 Reasons Pending Sales Fall Through in Real Estate Getty Images When a home’s status changes to sale pending, it means the seller has accepted the buyer’s offer and both parties are ready to move forward. Hooray! But even when all signs point to go, sometimes a home sale just never takes off. While a […]
6 Mortgage Tips for Single Homebuyers With Children Getty Images If you’re a single parent, it’s arguably more challenging to buy a home than for those in a partnership with dual incomes. Yet it’s easy to see why so many single parents are eager to purchase a house. Beyond finding a perfect kitchen and playroom, […]
The New Rules of Homebuying Today: 5 Secrets To Succeed in a Red-Hot Market Getty Images Here’s an understatement for you: Buying a home today is not the same as it used to be. In fact, it’s a whole new ballgame. The COVID-19 pandemic, of course, is largely to blame—throwing the economy for a loop, […]
5 Mortgage and Homebuying Tips for Newlyweds Realtor.com / Getty Images For many newlyweds, buying a home makes their union feel even more official. After all, finding the perfect space to grow old together may seem like the most romantic thing a new couple can do. Yet much like wedding planning, the homebuying process can […]
