Terri Williams Contributor Terri Williams has an extensive portfolio that includes bylines at Realtor.com, The Economist, Time, USA Today, Yahoo, US News & World Report, Investopedia, Bob Vila, Real Homes, The Spruce, Real Simple, The Balance, Tom’s Guide, and several other clients that you’ve probably heard of. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from … Read more
Real estate listings are notorious for trite phrases like, “must see to believe!” or “will not last!” Another one is “move-in ready,” a phrase that is not only overused, but also misused. But semantics won’t stop sellers, especially if they think they can get top dollar for their home in a tight housing market. What … Read more
A home inspection is a part of most residential real estate transactions. But the real estate market has been anything but typical lately. Now that bidding wars are the norm versus the exception, buyers desperate to come out on top are willing to waive the home inspection if it means they’ll snag the deal. Wait, … Read more
Lauren Wellbank Contributor Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … Read more
What should you prioritize as a first-time home shopper with a fixed budget? For better or for worse, most first-time buyers aren’t flush with cash and ready to buy their dream home, so you’re in good company if that’s your situation. Seattle real estate agent Katie Melton says it’s best to see your first house … Read more
Buying a home comes with a ton of perks. Financial benefits aside, you now have your own garage for tackling DIY projects, your own backyard for hosting barbecues and planting a garden, and maybe even your own basement for practicing yoga or lifting weights. But all these new, exciting private spaces also come with one potential … Read more
A quick heads-up: Note that any specific plants mentioned in this story or any others may be toxic to pets or humans. “Toxic” plants can induce symptoms that range from mild (upset stomach) to severe (possible death). If you have a cat, dog, or kid, make sure you research the plants ahead of time on … Read more
Terri Williams Contributor Terri Williams has an extensive portfolio that includes bylines at Realtor.com, The Economist, Time, USA Today, Yahoo, US News & World Report, Investopedia, Bob Vila, Real Homes, The Spruce, Real Simple, The Balance, Tom’s Guide, and several other clients that you’ve probably heard of. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from … Read more
If you were considering buying a home in the past year, and it didn’t happen for one reason or another (maybe you couldn’t close an appraisal gap, your down payment wasn’t quite there, or you were outbid), you may be feeling some major FOMO. A lot of people were trying to buy homes amid the … Read more
Lauren Wellbank Contributor Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … Read more