Like marriage, homebuying is one part love, one part legal transaction—and it starts with a proposal. Making an offer on a house is a major step that combines strategy, paperwork, and a clear ...

Ever since their low during the coronavirus pandemic, housing prices have been on a tear, in some cases more than doubling in just a few years. Add in some of the highest mortgage rates in decades and ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

Being a buyer and seller can be tricky, but there are several strategies to help you get it done. Carrie Pallardy has more than nine years of experience writing about a range of topics, including ...

A backup offer is an offer that’s submitted even though the seller has already accepted an offer from another buyer. Accepting a backup offer as a seller means you have a fall-back in case the buyer ...