What is a building inspector?
They’re pros who have the power to delay or shut down the building of your dream house.
4 min read
Sep 01, 2022
AJ Dellinger
Contributor, Personal Finance
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AJ Dellinger is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance. He has 10 years of experience as a reporter and writer, including as a staff writer at The Daily Dot, Newsweek and Mic and as an editor at Gizmodo. Along with Bankrate, he has been published in Wired, Forbes and TIME. He has also appeared on Cheddar TV and WNYC public radio and was a moderator at the Structure Security Conference. His work has been cited in books, including “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism.”
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Contingent vs pending: What’s the difference?
Both mean a home is in contract. Find out which one means you still have a shot at it.
6 min read Aug 30, 2022 -
What is an investment property?
It’s real estate purchased for a financial return. Here’s how to pick a money maker, vs a money pit.
5 min read Aug 26, 2022 -
Grantor vs grantee: What’s the difference?
They’re the two sides of a real estate transaction: seller and buyer. And their rights can vary.
4 min read Aug 23, 2022 -
How to price your home for a perfect sale
Finding the sweet spot is a process, but you can set the perfect asking price with a bit of research. Here’s how.
4 min read Aug 23, 2022 -
Real estate brokers: What do they do?
Real estate brokers can do everything agents can do, and then some.
4 min read Aug 22, 2022 -
Homebuyer cancellations are on the rise. How can sellers protect themselves?
With the economy in flux, cancellation rates among homebuyers are running high. What can sellers to do protect themselves?
3 min read Aug 17, 2022 -
How long does an appraisal take?
The appraisal is a lengthy but important step in making sure a property is actually worth the sale price.
3 min read Aug 16, 2022