The tax rules for a home sale are pretty clear-cut, yet I continue to speak with people who are confused about what they will owe if they were to sell their primary residence. This confusion may be ...

Market trends can have a huge impact on your sale price. A Zillow study found that homes with a black front door sell for $6,450 more than expected. Not bad for a $50 can of paint. Following market ...

You've decided to sell your house. Now comes the stressful part: figuring out what needs fixing before you list. Most sellers assume buyers want everything perfect ...

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Selling your home is often a long and confusing process, especially if you've never done it before. And while homebuyers are subject to a much clearer set of expectations and costs—they're the ones ...

Experts say sellers should focus on repairs that affect safety, function and maintenance. Strategic fixes — not luxury upgrades — help homes show better and avoid deal-killers.

Realtor.com combed through its deep vault of home listing data since 2018 to determine the best week for sellers to make their move in 2024. They chose the "best week" by identifying an ideal blend of ...

Thinking about selling your house? While many home sellers wait until spring to put their property on the market, experts say there may be advantages to listing sooner rather than later — especially ...

If I told you that selling a home in the winter was a good idea, would you think I was crazy? For the longest time I thought ...