When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain — the difference between what you paid for the…

Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional…

Get at least three written estimates.  Check references. If possible, view earlier jobs the contractor completed. Check with the local…

Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to…

Make your home more appealing for yourself and potential buyers with these quick and easy tips: Trim bushes so they…

To put the best face on a listing and appeal to buyers who follow feng shui principles, keep these tips…

Remove clutter and clear off counters. Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small…

Provide the post office with your forwarding address two to four weeks ahead of the move. Notify your credit card…

Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range.  Prepare for visitors. Get…

An open house can be a great sales tool, but it also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the…

Property disclosure form. This form requires you to reveal all known defects to your property. Check with your state government…

These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location….