Consumer Guide: Preparing to Sell Your Home

Consumer Guide: Preparing to Sell Your Home

How do I find the right agent to sell my home?  You should feel empowered to find and work with the agent who is the best fit for your needs. To guide this process, NAR has a dedicated resource with questions to consider when selecting a seller’s agent. When you work...
Home Trends for 2025: Value-Added Insights

Home Trends for 2025: Value-Added Insights

Home trends can be hot one minute but not so hot the next. So, how can you tell which home design trend will survive or even be a classic someday versus one that might fade faster than you can say “carpeted bathroom.” It’s important to think about why that...
How to Move Past Student Debt — and Into a Home

How to Move Past Student Debt — and Into a Home

You’ve got options, like repayment help from your employer and coaching from a mortgage broker. You want to buy a house. But you’re worried you won’t qualify for a mortgage because of your student loan debt. You’re not alone. Half of non-homeowners (51%) say student...
Consumer Guide to Written Buyer Agreements

Consumer Guide to Written Buyer Agreements

If you’re a homebuyer working with an agent who is a REALTOR®, it means you are working with a professional ethically obligated to work in your best interest. As of August 17, 2024, you will be asked to sign a written buyer agreement after you’ve chosen the...