The Bath: Enjoy It Before You Sell It

Friends of mine decided to sell their townhouse a while back and immediately knew what they had to do to demand top dollar, if not, multiple contracts: get the house in shape. A couple of weeks, two contractors and $10,000-plus later, they had new carpet, new kitchen appliances with white flooring,

Common Types of Government Loans

America Answers: No Agent Left Behind Common Types of Government Loans One of my first clients was, of course, a first-time buyer who really needed basic information, and I, who knew basically nothing, was unable to be of value, and they went with another agent who knew their stuff. I never forgot t

Classic Living Room Items That Never Go Out of Style

When it comes to decorating a home, people want a look that will stand the test of time and still look great. Pick these items and you'll always have a living room that looks modern but grounded and in tune with well chosen, thoughtful design. They're easy to integrate into any space. Use details li

Iran war upends spring housing market. Here's what real estate agents are seeing

Home buyers in the first quarter were more concerned about the economy and mortgage rates than they were about home prices, CNBC's Housing Market Survey found.