A real estate agent writes that real estate commissions are reduced by real estate advertising costs. The real estate agent describes other costs that lower real estate commissions more. In addition to real estate advertising costs, real estate agents may have to split commissions with other agents and pay for gas and extra help.
Weather can affect a home inspection in winter. Home inspector Jamie Dunsing talks about winter home inspection limitations, including air conditioning testing, due to winter weather and snow.
What qualities do the best real estate agents have when working with home buyers? While home buyers often perceive the real estate purchase process as unpleasant, a great real estate agent can change that. The best real estate agents work with home buyers to help them figure out what they want and where to find the home that will meet their criteria. Top real estate agents also know the neighborhoods and resources intimately and share them with home buyers.
When you sign over your property to someone else using a quit claim deed, you're only transferring ownership - you're still responsible for the mortgage. Even if the person who you're naming on the quit claim deed promises to make payments on your mortgage, there's a risk he or she won't. And since your name is still on the mortgage, you're still ultimately responsible for making payments. Read more about how quit claiming your home to a stranger who promises to make mortgage payments may be a scam.
If you don't pay the real estate taxes on your home, you could lose it to a tax purchaser. While the nightmare situation can be avoided, it still happens to lots of people. Here is what you need to know about losing your property because of unpaid real estate taxes.
