The best way to find out what is on the market is to be a Realtor. The second best way is to work with a Realtor. Even though third party sites like Zillow and Trulia try to be as comprehensive …

How quickly you gain possession of your new home will depend on how the possession terms were structured in your contract. Some sellers will ask for delayed possession to allow them time move out once the ink has dried on …

Contrary to what the name might lead you to believe, short sales have nothing to do with the speed in which you can take possession of a home. Basically a short sale occurs when a seller owes more on a …

Despite what HGTV house flipping shows might lead you to believe, attending sheriff’s sales and buying a home sight-unseen is not necessarily the best way to land a great buy on distressed properties. The vast majority of foreclosures end up …

Absolutely. Just keep two things in mind: Let the listing agent know that you are working with a buyers’ agent and don’t say anything to the listing agent that you wouldn’t want the sellers to know. Remember the agent working …

Closing dates are part of the negotiations that go into a finalized contract. In most cases buyers can obtain loan approval in 30-60 days once formal loan application has been made. Other types of loans or complicated financial situations could …