Jefferson County Homes with Big Yards

What I wish I’d known before buying a foreclosed home The reason a foreclosure is more affordable is that while a homeowner wants to make as much profit as possible, the bank mainly wants to recoup the remainder of the mortgage and any holding costs.

Existing-Home Sales Surge to Record Pace in June Total existing-home sales—completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and co-ops—increased 20.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.72 million in June, NAR reports. Sales, however, are still down 11.3% from a year ago.

Is My Home in a Flood Zone? As real estate professionals field more questions about flood risk, a nonprofit research firm called the First Street Foundation unveiled a searchable website this week that allows homeowners to find detailed flood risk information on specific properties nationwide.

10 Best-Kept Secrets for Selling Your Home Tricks of the trade to help you get top dollar when selling your home.