Knowing your finances is a critical step in any real estate endeavor, whether you're buying, selling, or investing. Here's how to manage and prepare your finances effectively: 1. Assess Your Financial Health Review Your Credit Score:A higher credit score qualifies you for better mortgage rates. Aim for at least 620 for conventional loans or 740+ fo...

A Spanish-style home in Los Angeles, a four-bedroom house with a detached studio in the East Bay, and a Craftsman bungalow in Sacramento.

State housing laws favor tenant protection, so landlords want to make sure that a new tenant will meet the lease obligations.

Melbourne, Australia, is known for its vibrant neighborhoods and diverse suburbs, each offering unique features and lifestyles. Below is an overview of Melbourne suburbs, categorized by various qualities: Inner-City Suburbs These suburbs are close to Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD) and offer a mix of culture, dining, and nightlife. Sout...

The super has denied wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to charges in New York Supreme Court.

The Orchard, a rental tower with a dizzying array of luxury amenities, caps a decade of rapid development in the neighborhood.

A renovated thatched-roof cottage, a stone house with a glass pavilion, and a restored 19th-century fisherman’s cottage in Villerville.

While many metropolitan areas have homes valued at $1 million or more, California is leading the pack.

Creating personalized property matches is an effective way to cater to clients' specific needs and preferences. Here's how to implement this strategy: Detailed Client ConsultationBegin with a comprehensive consultation to understand the client's priorities, such as budget, location, size, style, amenities, and future plans.Ask about lifestyle prefe...

Excited to start a new government job, a young first-time buyer considered starter apartments inside and outside the Beltway. Here’s what she found.

This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Norwalk, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Irvington, N.Y.

This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, Hell’s Kitchen and Greenpoint.

Positioning yourself as an expert realtor in a specific development is a powerful strategy for building trust and credibility. It allows you to become the go-to professional for buyers and sellers within that community. Here's how to achieve this: 1. Know the Development Inside and Out Community Features: Familiarize yourself with the development's...

A stone mansion from 1906 in Minneapolis, a Spanish Colonial-style house in Santa Fe, N.M., and a 19th-cenrtury rowhouse in Alexandria, Va.

Here are some effective real estate staging tips to help properties stand out: 1. Declutter and Depersonalize Remove personal items like family photos or memorabilia.Minimize furniture to make rooms look more spacious.Keep surfaces clear of unnecessary items.2. Deep CleanEnsure the property is spotless, from carpets and floors to windows and fixtur...

When we asked the online celeb Caleb Simpson if he would give us a tour of his house, he said “Yes.” Here’s what we found.

Tacoma, Washington, is a vibrant city with various suburbs that offer diverse lifestyles, amenities, and community vibes. Here's an overview of notable Tacoma suburbs, each with its unique features: 1. University Place Features: Known for its excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and family-friendly atmosphere.Highlights: Chambers Bay Golf Course ...

The National Association of Realtors, a nonprofit trade organization, offers lavish perks and payouts to its executive staff and its leaders.

A couple who finally live full-time in the city sometimes can’t believe they have their own home in the middle of the craziness.

A hillside compound in Topanga Canyon, a remodeled four-bedroom house in Pacifica, and a three-bedroom bungalow in Sausalito.