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The True Cost of Owning a Home (2023 Data)
The average homeowner pays about $17,500 annually — not including their mortgage. Find out what's driving up the true cost of homeownership in 2023.
The Role of the Real Estate Agent
It’s no secret that the real estate industry is undergoing a period of significant and rapid transformation. Emerging technologies and data-driven startups are empowering consumers and fundamentally changing the way they buy and sell properties. What’s more, discount and nontraditional…
26 Negotiation Strategies for Home Sellers
Historically low interest rates and a booming seller’s market have put homeowners in a profitable position. Properties are flying off the market, and buyers are willing to compromise in order to snag their dream home. Although sellers may not have…
Who Pays for a Home Inspection?
Learn more about why home buyers typically pay for an inspection before closing day.
What's a Real Estate Agent?
Learn more about what real estate agents do for home buyers and sellers, and how they get paid.
The Ultimate For Sale By Owner Toolkit: What You REALLY Need
If selling your own home seems overwhelming, check out this list of tools to help you through every stage of the process.
Home Appraisal Tips to Help You Get the Best Valuation
Here's a breakdown of what home appraisals mean for buyers, sellers, and refinancers.
15 Reasons Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent
Discover the top reasons to work with a real estate agent when you're buying or selling a house.
Nearly Half of Americans Say Their Finances Are Now Worse Than When the Pandemic Began: 2023 Data
How are Americans balancing rising expenses and the constant concern over another pandemic? To answer that question, we surveyed 1,000 Americans to learn more about their finances, their debt, their home buying/selling decisions, their emergency savings, and if they've recovered…
Are Cash Offers Really Better? Here Are The Pros And Cons
In real estate, cash offers have long been the gold standard — helping buyers stand out from the crowd by giving sellers the assurance of a fast, (mostly) guaranteed home sale.









