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As a homeowner, it's perfectly natural to wonder how much your house is worth. Here are nine things to consider when you're trying to figure out your home’s current value.

If you’ve been thinking about investing in real estate, here’s what you need to do before heading out to shop for properties.

There are a lot of perks to owning a condo that you don't find with a single-family home in the suburbs, and also some drawbacks that can be deal breakers. Here are 19 tips for condo-buying before you sign any contracts or hand over any money.

Assuming you’ve done the deep cleaning and decluttering, consider adding these items to your shopping list as you’re preparing to stage your home.

So you're finally a homeowner -- congratulations! This is an important step in anyone's life, and it's absolutely normal to feel somewhat (or wildly) unprepared for the realities of owning a place of your own. What if there's an emergency, or what if something breaks? Do…

Moving to the suburbs can be a real toss-up when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. On one hand, you probably have access to clean sidewalks, big parks, and more room to wander, which is very helpful when you're trying to squeeze in exercise around your work and family…

Buying a home is always an anxiety-ridden process, and that goes triple for first-time buyers. Be wary of falling into a few common traps:

Like so many things in life, it's not what you know; it's who you know. Find these essential people for your homeowners' network.

Lots of people are attracted to a career in real estate -- but is it the right future path for you? The thing about selling real estate is that not anybody can do it, but everybody thinks they can. There are some specific skill sets that the best agents in the business tend…

If you're thinking about buying a second vacation home for vacation or rental purposes, then you'll need to do some homework before you get serious about shopping.

Every real estate brokerage is pretty much the same -- right? Even though this seems like common knowledge among buyers, the truth is that the real estate brokerage where your agent hangs their shingle can have a pretty big influence on your home buying experience. Some…

If you’re a veteran or on active military duty, you’ve likely heard of a Veterans Affairs (VA) mortgage loan and are wondering if it’s a good choice for you. You could also be eligible for a VA loan if you’re the spouse of a military member who passed…