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Consumer Guide: Homeowners Associations

Consumer Guide: Homeowners Associations

In many housing markets, homeowners associations (HOAs) and other community associations can be a part of the homebuying (and owning) experience....

Consumer Guide: Marketing Your Home

Consumer Guide: Marketing Your Home

Once you decide to sell your home, your agent will work with you to determine the best strategy to reach potential buyers and attract strong offers....

Consumer Guide: Flood Insurance

Consumer Guide: Flood Insurance

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States. Even a few inches of water can cause devastating damage. A licensed...

Consumer Guide: Homeowners Insurance

Consumer Guide: Homeowners Insurance

Understanding homeowners insurance is essential for anyone looking to purchase a home. Start looking at policies early—and ask an agent who is...

Consumer Guide: Home Inspections

Consumer Guide: Home Inspections

Between signing and close, a homebuyer may choose to have a new home inspected to make sure it is in good condition and safe for a new owner. Here’s...

Consumer Guide: Mortgages and Financing

Consumer Guide: Mortgages and Financing

Buying a home is one of the largest personal and financial decisions you can make. For many buyers, the process includes finding a loan that will...

Consumer Guide: Buying Your First Home

Consumer Guide: Buying Your First Home

So, you’re ready to find your first home. But where do you begin? And what resources are available to help you? Here’s what you need to know as you...

Consumer Guide: Listing Agreements

Consumer Guide: Listing Agreements

If you choose to work with a real estate professional to sell your home, one of the first things you’ll do is negotiate and sign a listing agreement...

Consumer Guide: Fair Housing

Consumer Guide: Fair Housing

Buying or selling a home is more than a transaction—it’s fundamental to your long-term goals and financial future. Consumers and agents all have...

Consumer Guide: Seller Concessions

Consumer Guide: Seller Concessions

As a home seller, you have choices when deciding how to market your property, including whether you’d like to offer concessions to attract buyers or...

Consumer Guide: Offers of Compensation

Consumer Guide: Offers of Compensation

As a home seller, you have a wide range of choices when deciding how to market your property. This includes whether you’d like to offer—or authorize...