The process of selling a house for cash, in 8 steps
Cash offers can be appealing, but it’s important to do your due diligence.
8 min read
Mar 10, 2023
TJ Porter
Contributor, Personal Finance
EXPERTISE
- Credit
- Credit cards
- Managing investments
- Personal finance
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, Northeastern University
TJ Porter has eight years of experience as a personal finance writer covering investing, banking, credit, and more. He has written dozens of articles for Bankrate and other popular finance websites such as Credit Karma and the Balance.
TJ's brush with personal finance began as he looked for ways to stretch his own dollars through deals or reward points. In all of his writing, TJ aims to provide easy to understand and actionable content that can help readers make financial choices that work for them.
When he's not writing about finance, TJ enjoys games (of the video and board variety), cooking and reading.
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Mortgage contingency: What it is, how it works
A mortgage contingency is like a safety net for homebuyers.
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How to save for college
Several types of saving accounts are available to help your child pay for college.
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How to spot auto loan fraud
Car loan scams are costly. Learn warning signs for top scams and how to avoid them.
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How real estate investors affect the housing shortage
Institutional investors can eat up inventory in growing markets, exacerbating the supply shortage and making homebuying harder.
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Assessed value vs. appraised value: What’s the difference?
These two terms sound similar, but there are crucial differences.
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What is net income? Definition and how to calculate it
Net income provides a more accurate account of the financial status. Here’s why.
2 min read Feb 14, 2023 -
