Zach Wichter
Bankrate.com
New York, NY, United States
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Closing Costs: What They Are And How Much You'll Pay
When you buy a home, there’s the cost of the home, plus so much more. Closing costs can come as a shock if you aren’t expecting them. Here’s what they are and how to prepare for them. → Read More
Why Home Sellers Can Reject An Offer
Outside of the bounds of fair housing, sellers can turn down an offer for almost any reason. → Read More
Mortgage And Real Estate News This Week
The latest rate news and why more and more single women are buying houses on their own. → Read More
Why An HOA's Finances Can Complicate Your Mortgage Application
Mortgage lenders will take a deep dive into your prospective HOA's finances before underwriting your loan. It can be an issue if they don't like what they see. → Read More
This Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist Will Keep Your House In Shape
Neglecting home maintenance can lead to costly repairs. Here’s how to stay on top of the list. → Read More
Why Diversifying The Home Appraiser Pool Is An Industry Priority
Increasing diversity won’t just make home appraisals more fair, it could also boost trust in the industry. → Read More
Is It Too Late To Refinance My Mortgage?
As interest rates start to climb, the window for mortgage savings with a refinance narrows. → Read More
Things To Keep In Mind For Winter Homebuyers
There are pros and cons to winter homebuying, and here’s what you need to know. → Read More
Mortgage And Real Estate News This Week
Rising mortgage rates and why you should lock in your loan terms now. → Read More
Lock In Your Mortgage Rate Now To Take Advantage of Low Rates Before The Fed Meets
The Federal Reserve may not directly set mortgage rates, but a likely outcome of its next meeting is more-expensive loans. → Read More
Why First-Time Homebuyers Are Getting Crushed In Today's Real Estate Market
Intense competition and high home prices are making things tough for first-time buyers. → Read More
14 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes To Avoid
Don’t make these common first-time homebuyer mistakes. → Read More
What To Do When Your Down Payment Fund Can't Keep Up With Home Prices
High housing prices are putting many properties out of reach for buyers. Here’s some ways around that. → Read More
Rental Assistance Is Slow To Get To Tenants
As tenants struggle to make rent payments due to the coronavirus pandemic, lawmakers bicker over why aid is so slow. → Read More
Virtual Staging Can Give Your Home Listing More Curb Appeal
Sprucing up a room through photo editing can make a home listing more appealing to buyers → Read More
Q&A: Buy A Place For Your Child To Live During College?
Jeffrey Decatur, a RE/MAX agent, is seeing more parents considering buying property for their kids during the college years. → Read More
Q&A: A Finance Expert's Advice On Whether To Rent Or Own Your Home
Whether to rent your home or own it is a major financial and lifestyle decision. Here’s what to know. → Read More
Competition For Homes May Be Easing But Winning The Bid Is Still Tough
With housing inventory still lagging, sellers continue to have the upper hand. → Read More
3D-Printed Model Home Aims To Prove Technology Is Ready For Real Estate Prime Time
This model 3D-printed home looks unassuming, but it’s a big step forward in building tech. → Read More
Biden Administration Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratoria
The national foreclosure and eviction moratoria will remain in place through July 31. → Read More