February 2, 2017 Why You May Have to Take Your Shoes Off at an Open House Shoes -- and what they track in -- can damage floors, so sellers often make open house visitors go without. Here's how to do so without offending. The post Why You May Have to Take Your Shoes Off at an Open House appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.
February 2, 2017 Could High-End Amenities Make Your Home Harder to Sell? Spa-like bathrooms and huge master closets are good investments, but steer clear of amenities that won't bring a good return.
February 2, 2017 Things to think about before you finish a basement Increase your living space and add value to a home.
February 2, 2017 How Can I Evict a Problem Tenant? Because a lease is a binding contract, a landlord may be able to evict a problem tenant if the terms of the contract are not being honored. The post How Can I Evict a Problem Tenant? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.
February 2, 2017 5 Tips for College Students Filling Out Rental Applications You're away at school and you're ready to embark on a new adventure. What do you need to know before you fill out a rental application for the first time? The post 5 Tips for College Students Filling Out Rental Applications appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.
February 2, 2017 Facing Foreclosure? Be Wary of Capital Gains Tax The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 made debt forgiven by the lender not subject to capital gains tax. However, certain loans, such as home equity loans, refinance loans, and second residence loans, can still be subject to the tax in the event of foreclosure. The post Facing Foreclosure? Be Wary of Capital Gains Tax appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.
February 2, 2017 What Stays With the House When You Move? When you're selling your home, it's natural to assume that anything you can safely remove is yours to keep, but the buyer may want some of those items, too. The post What Stays With the House When You Move? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.
February 2, 2017 6 Mistakes Renters Make When hunting for their next place, renters should take care to avoid these six mistakes that could cost them time, money, and grief. The post 6 Mistakes Renters Make appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.
February 2, 2017 Why Should You Care If a Realtor Is a GRI? (Because It's the Gold Standard) Working with a real estate agent is a long process. Buying and selling real estate usually takes time, so why not enlist the best of the bunch to help navigate The post Why Should You Care If a Realtor Is a GRI? (Because It's the Gold Standard) appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.