Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. If you think you’re ready to buy a house in 2025, ...

Last week we explored escrow and title insurance pricing. Today’s tips are on finding your best buyers’ real estate agent and negotiating the commission. Starting with the buyers’ realty agent, if you ...

Interview several real estate agents before choosing who you’ll hire. Ask about their experience, familiarity with the area, commission and preferred method of communication. Many or all of the ...

For decades, home sellers typically covered both their own agent’s commission and the fee for the buyer’s broker, a structure that left little room for negotiation. But a recent legal settlement has ...

If you're in the market for a new home and are wondering about the typical timeline of the search, find out what an expert has to say about the subject.

California law requires house hunters sign a buyer representation and broker compensation agreement before making an offer.