Buying & Selling

NYC basement apartments can look like an easy way to offset a mortgage. A finished lower level may have a

Chicago water certificates deserve attention early in a home sale. Buyers may be arranging financing while sellers organize repairs and

San Antonio homes with buried oil tanks need a closer review before buyers commit to removal costs or accept a

California solar home sales involve more than deciding whether rooftop panels add value to a property. Buyers also need to

Denver Metro District Debt can increase the actual cost of a home long after the buyer has paid the down

Seattle shared side sewers can expose homebuyers to repair costs, access disputes and maintenance obligations that may not be obvious

Miami condo reserves can reveal whether an association is financially prepared for major building repairs—or whether unit owners could face

An insurance contingency can give a California homebuyer time to investigate whether a property is insurable before becoming fully committed

A real estate agent may help you search for a home, market a property, evaluate offers, coordinate transaction details and

Moving from one home to another creates a difficult timing question: should you sell your house before buying another one,

A low home appraisal can create uncertainty for buyers and sellers, especially when the property is already under contract. The

A house viewing gives you an opportunity to decide whether a property deserves a closer look. Attractive furniture, fresh paint