What Is Dual Agency, and Why Is It Illegal in Some States?
In a typical sale of an existing home, there are two real estate agents — one to represent the buyer and another, the seller. Buyers and sellers have different, often…
Kate Wood
Kate Wood is a writer for NerdWallet, focusing on mortgages, homebuying and homeownership. She previously wrote about home renovation, maintenance and remodeling for This Old House magazine. Kate has an educational background in sociology, and issues like reducing housing inequality are close to her heart. Email: [email protected]
Posts by Kate Wood:
How to Flip a House
Most home buyers want a property that’s move-in ready. Finding properties that need work — and have asking prices that reflect that condition — is one way to invest in…
How Do I Sell My House Fast?
Even in a hot market where “for sale” signs don’t last long, you might need to be sure your house will sell quickly. There are several approaches you can take…
How to Buy a Foreclosed Home
The process for buying a foreclosed home varies depending on the current owner and how the house is being sold. These variables can also impact the price you pay when…
Are Cash Offers Better for Sellers?
Getting ready to sell your home? No matter the listing price, in today’s strong seller’s market, you may find yourself getting at least one cash offer. In March 2021, 23%…
Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home to an iBuyer
An iBuyer can help you to sell your house quickly by skipping some of the hassles of having a home on the market and letting you set your own timeline. But…
How to Sell Your Home to an iBuyer
If you’re primed to move to your next house but are less enthused for the hassle and uncertainty of selling a home, selling to an iBuyer may be an option.…
Refi Possible and RefiNow: Refinance Loans for Lower-Income Homeowners
If you want a lower mortgage rate but the upfront costs or other requirements have made you hesitant, new refinance options from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might entice you…
How a Mortgage Nerd Bought a House in a Seller’s Market
I closed on my house about eight months ago, but it feels like it was in another lifetime. Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic makes time feel bizarrely elastic, but also, the…
What to Know About Buying a Second Home
Buying a second home is a big upgrade, whether you’re laying claim to your favorite vacation spot or taking a first step into real estate investment. But the costs involved…
