If You Find A Buyer, Do You Still Owe Your Agent Money?

When you hire a real estate agent, it’s usually with one goal in mind: to find a buyer for your home.  So why, after bringing in a friend of a friend who ends up submitting the winning offer, do you still owe your agent their fee? After all, you found the buyer....

Thrifty Bathroom Décor Items for a Luxe Upgrade

Bathrooms are often overlooked when it comes to thoughtful design and curation compared to grand rooms like the living room and kitchen, where people tend to gather more—but that’s no excuse. There are plenty of simple ways to upgrade the design of your...

How Your Credit Score Shapes Your Mortgage Options

FICO credit score, short for Fair Isaac Corporation, plays an important part in buying a home. How high or low your score is will determine what kind of loan you qualify for. FICO scores range from 300 to 850. A higher score shows a person is at a lower credit...

Fixer Upper Priorities

If you’re planning on buying a fixer-upper, these are the improvements you should plan on, in order of priority: Top priorities HVAC repairs or replacement Plumbing repairs  Electrical repairs Structural roof repairs Foundation repairs  Safety hazards, like...