Audrey Ference
realtor.com
Austin, TX, United States
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Who Pays the Realtor Commission When You Buy or Sell a Home?
Buyers and sellers during the home-buying process wonder who pays for the services of the real estate agent. Here's the scoop on who pays realtor fees. → Read More
What Is Title Insurance, and How Much Does Title Insurance Cost?
Title insurance protects home buyers and lenders from many issues. Here's more on what is title insurance is, how much it costs, and how to lower the costs. → Read More
9 Surprising Things Home Insurance Doesn't Cover: Do You Know Them All?
Your home insurance policy doesn't cover everything. Don't be caught off guard by these things that most standard policies won't cover. → Read More
Don't Panic! 3 Money-Saving, Last-Minute Tax Tips for Homeowners
If you haven't filed your taxes, don't panic! Here are three last-minute tax tips for homeowners that will save you money, headaches, and more. → Read More
Mobile Home Loans: How Loans for Mobile Homes Work
Mobile homes—or manufactured homes—are affordable but not exactly cheap. Which begs the question: How do you get a loan for a mobile home? → Read More
7 Questions to Ask a Landlord Before Renting an Apartment
If you're looking for an apartment, there are certain questions to ask a landlord before renting the place. → Read More
Sleep On It: Why Letting Buyers Spend the Night Could Pay Off Big for Sellers
If a buyer close to making an offer asks to spend the night in your house, would you accommodate the request? We examine this "try before you buy" approach. → Read More
Airbn-Bling: How Renting Out Your Property Can Help You Get a Mortgage
Rental sites such as Airbnb have changed the game for homeowners. Hosts can make a lot of cash on rent, but do lenders count that as potential income? → Read More
What Is a Comparative Market Analysis? The CMA Explained
A comparative market analysis, or CMA, is a way to find out how much a house is worth. Here's how CMAs can help home buyers and sellers. → Read More
Home Inspection's Complete? Here's What You Must Ask Afterward
What are some questions to ask a home inspector after he's finished the inspection? Because just staring at that report can send buyers into a panic! → Read More
5 Crucial Questions to Ask a Home Inspector—and When to Ask
What are some questions to ask a home inspector? If you're buying a house, you should attend the inspection and ask these important questions right then. → Read More
8 Tech Innovations That Make Life Easier for Landlords
Fortunately, a slew of websites, software, and other types of technology have made life as a property manager way more, well, manageable. → Read More
How to Get Smoke Smell Out of a House and Banish Cigarette Fumes for Good
Wondering how to get smoke smell out of a house? Cigarette fumes can be a major turnoff, and even affect the value of your home. → Read More
Buying in New York City? First, Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
New York home sellers have lots of buyers to choose from. Here’s one major way to get the edge in this competitive market: Get pre-approved for a mortgage. → Read More
How to Prep Your Finances to Buy a Home in New York City
To buy a home in New York City, you’ve got to be prepared. Before you start your search, check on your financials to make sure they’re in home-buying shape. → Read More
How Much Home Can You Afford in New York City?
Before you start searching for real estate listings, take time for this reality check: How much house can you afford? We'll show you how to figure it out. → Read More
In New York City, Should You Buy or Rent?
Buying a place in New York City can actually be cheaper than renting. Here’s how to figure out whether buying or renting makes sense for you. → Read More
I'm So Over Modern Farmhouse: 5 Reasons to Put This Trend Out to Pasture
Modern farmhouse, design style of "Fixer Upper" darlings Chip and Joanna Gaines, has been the style du jour for a bit too long. Here, reasons I'm over it. → Read More
Won't Somebody Please Just Buy Rhode Island's Most Expensive Home?
Rhode Island's most expensive home is a $43.5M estate on the coast in Newport that has been on and off the market for the last five years. → Read More
The Best Mattress Protector for Your Bed (and Why You Need One Badly)
What's the best mattress protector to guard your bed against spills, stains, bedbugs, and other problems? Answers ahead. → Read More