Real Estate

Why do people want to sell their own homes without relying on the help and support of professional real estate agents? The answer is quite simple: to save money. A typical commission fee for a real estate agent’s services generally ranges from 4% to 6% of the total property sale amount. If you don’t want to pay this fee, selling on your own might seem like a great way to save money — but...

Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, new listings fell nearly 45%, and sales volume fell 15% compared to last year.1 Fortunately, as restrictions have eased, we’ve seen an uptick in market activity. And economists...