Julie Evans

Sometimes, people just can’t pay their home loan and end up in mortgage default. Here’s what you need to know, and how to stay out of this scary scenario.

Whether you’re planning to live in your beach home full time or you’re buying one as an investment, there are some things to know before you dive in.

How much does lawn care cost? That’s a question few home buyers consider when they first lay eyes on that gorgeous spread of grass.

Halloween is a fun holiday to decorate for, but what if you’re trying to sell your house? Just how far can you go without scaring off buyers?

What is a full bath? We all know bathrooms come in a number of sizes—full, half, and even three-quarter—but what do those other fractions correspond to?

When a real estate listing says “under contract,” it means a buyer made an offer and the seller accepted. But you might still have a chance.

Monopoly boards have mini versions of a style of architecture known as a Cape Cod house. So what is a Cape Code house?

Can you buy a FSBO home using a real estate agent? Here’s how FSBO affects a property purchase, and how to navigate any issues.

If you sell a house that you have inherited, you will be taxed on the profits, also referred to as your “capitol gains.”

Here are some things to consider before making an offer on a house that could save you a whole lot of time, money, and potential headaches down the road.

Most of us are familiar with new-car smell, but home buyers might have caught a whiff of another scent during their home-shopping spree: new-house smell.

A dryer making noise could put a major damper on your plans for that hamper full of laundry. We discuss those strange sounds and the issues they could indicate.

Want to learn how to declutter your home without having to toss out all of your possessions, a la Marie Kondo? Here’s how.

Aphids are one of the most common pests found in gardens, and while they’re tiny, they can do a number on your plants.

So what happens when multiple offers on a house come in, and—most importantly—what are the chances of your offer rising to the top?

Selling your house brings up many questions including, ‘Do I need a real estate attorney to sell my house?’ Ask yourself these questions to help decide.

If the thought of having houseguests make you cringe, you need a plan before they show up at your door. Here’s how to discourage uninvited houseguests.

Are you dreaming of buying a house? Celebrating moving into your new home? Singing the homesick blues? Whatever the case may be, there’s likely a song to fit your mood.

Wondering why some properties are listed as a quick sale? Here’s everything you need to know about quick sales, and how they benefit sellers and buyers.

If you’ve accepted an offer on your house but then another higher offer comes in, what now? Can you take the highest bid?