The Property Line: Harsh Vibe Continues for Home Buyers in 2022
Let’s get right to it: The 2022 housing market seems likely to be a watered-down version of 2021. That means while price increases might be slowing and competition could be…
Kate Wood
Kate Wood joined NerdWallet in 2019 as a writer on the homes and mortgages team. Her work on homebuying, renovation and FHA loans has been featured by USA Today, Yahoo, MSN and The Associated Press, among others. Kate previously wrote about home remodeling, decor and maintenance for This Old House magazine. With degrees in sociology from Vassar College and the University of California, San Diego, Kate is passionate about issues like housing inequality. Email: [email protected]
Posts by Kate Wood:
How I Paid for Home Repairs and More as a New Homeowner
In September 2020, I closed on my home, a pre-Revolution, Cape Cod-style cottage. The house had certainly stood the test of time, but it needed considerable work. Floorboards moved when…
Using a Mortgage Broker vs. a Bank
Whether it’s better to work with a mortgage broker or get a home loan directly from a bank depends on your financial situation and your preferences. For example, if you…
Offerpad: What to Know
Offerpad is an iBuyer that launched in 2015, and currently buys and sells homes in metro areas within 11 states, primarily in the southern half of the United States. In…
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…
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
Editor’s note: Zillow Group announced Nov. 2 that it would shut down its Zillow Offers operation and cut its workforce by about 25% over the next few quarters. The decision follows…
