Real Estate

How a home appraisal works: what a licensed appraiser does, how it differs from other valuations, and the sales comparison and cost...

An introduction to commercial real estate: what it includes, the economic indicators to watch and strategies for finding and developing opportunities.

A look at luxury homes: the craftsmanship, layouts, smart technology, prestigious locations and architectural styles that set them apart.

What drives today's real estate market, from interest rates and inflation to jobs, government policy and local supply and demand.

Why house prices keep rising: population growth, limited supply, interest rates and government policy, and what it means for buyers.

How to get an accurate estimate of your home's value: the options available, the factors that raise value and how timing and...

How Zillow's Zestimate works, how accurate it is and why an algorithm-based home value estimate has limits you should know about.

Property management strategies that improve returns: understand market and legal factors, use technology and find and keep good tenants.

How to find your dream home among real estate listings: understand the market, define what you need and weigh location carefully.

Real estate tips from a pro agent on building market knowledge, earning client trust, negotiating, marketing properties and continuing to learn.

A guide to home loans: how principal, interest, loan terms and amortization work, and the main types of mortgages, including fixed-rate loans.

How to get the best mortgage rate: the economic and lender factors that set rates, and how to improve your credit score...