How the tech bros shop for a house
The open house ritual used to be simple: peek in the closets, flush the toilets, squint at the water heater and hope for the best.…
Category: Real Estate
Fall is the buyer’s season — start now, home by Christmas
The busiest stretch of the home-buying year is winding down — and for anyone still looking, that is good news. Once the back-to-school rush passes,…
Fall is the buyer’s season — start now, home by Christmas
The busiest stretch of the home-buying year is winding down — and for anyone still looking, that is good news. Once the back-to-school rush passes, much…
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Q: My husband and I own our home together and still owe on the mortgage. If one of us dies, will the other be forced to pay off the loan or refinance? I…
The Good-Neighbor Guide to July 4th
A little courtesy makes a neighborhood feel like home, but few holidays test neighborhood goodwill quite like Independence Day. Here is how to celebrate…
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A builder is offering us a “2-1 buydown” on the new house we’re considering. The first year’s interest rate sounds great, but I’m not sure I understand…
Is a smart home a smart investment?
Programmable thermostats, video doorbells, keyless locks, automated lighting, smart home technology has moved from novelty to neighborhood norm. But does…
A gardener’s guide to surviving your pets
You planted it carefully. You watered it faithfully. Then the dog found it. If you share your yard with dogs or cats, you already know that certain plants…
More homes, more choices: The market may be shifting
After years of intense competition for homes, bidding wars, waived inspections, and cash offers that seemed to materialize out of thin air, something is…
Ask the Expert: Rate Locks
I’ve been shopping for a mortgage and my lender mentioned a rate lock. Can you explain what that is, and whether I need one? Great question — and…