What is a sub-agent?
They deal with home buyers, but actually represent sellers. Bear that in mind if you use one.
3 min read
Nov 23, 2022
Taylor Freitas
Contributor, Personal Finance
Taylor Freitas is a Bankrate contributor with over a decade of professional journalism experience. Over her career, she has covered various topics, including personal finance, credit cards, travel rewards, home ownership, mortgages, and home improvement.
When she isn’t writing, Taylor can be found using points and miles to explore new countries (most recently, Cambodia and Vietnam), discovering new music, and cheering on her beloved USC Trojans.
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Net effective rent
It’s a math trick to make your monthly rent seem lower than it is.
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iBuyers vs Realtors: Is one better?
It comes down to a home seller’s priorities: time or money.
4 min read Nov 10, 2022 -
Eminent domain: What it is, how it works
The principle of eminent domain allows governments to take over private property for public use. It’s a complicated and often controversial topic.
5 min read Nov 09, 2022 -
What is gross rent?
Gross rent is the total amount it costs to rent a home — but it can get complicated if the landlord is advertising a net-effective rate.
2 min read Oct 28, 2022 -
When does a new home need a general contractor?
It’s a must, unless you want to choreograph a bunch of tradespeople yourself.
5 min read Aug 12, 2022 -
How to install floor tile
A step-by-step guide to this pretty easy, if painstaking, project.
4 min read Aug 05, 2022 -
What is after-repair value (ARV)?
This flippers’ tool for identifying deals can help homebuyers too.
4 min read Aug 01, 2022