When it comes to real estate transactions, a common word that is used is “closing.” Your Realtor might mention when executing the purchase agreement that “the closing will happen in a month” or that ...

How much is a real estate agent commission—and who actually pays it? These are common questions among homebuyers and sellers navigating a real estate transaction, and the answers have changed recently ...

Home Buyer Resolution No. 6: Consider seller concessions and builder incentives.

Closing on a house is a complex process that takes several weeks and involves many steps for you and your lender. On closing day, you’ll sign a stack of documents, pay closing costs and receive the ...

Explore what a dry closing entails, how it differs from a wet closing, and the reasons it occurs in real estate transactions.

Typical home-selling costs can include agent commissions, closing costs, paying off the mortgage and more. Don’t forget to ...

The final step of a real estate purchase can be the most complicated. Mark Conlan Has your offer on a home been accepted? Congratulations! If all goes well, it will soon be time for the closing, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m an investment sales broker and real estate investor based in NYC. If you’re interested in acquiring a property, you’ll likely ...