For those hoping to maximize profits on a home sale, posting a "for sale by owner" sign in the yard is an appealing option. Real estate brokers typically take 5% to 6% of the sale ...

If you’re looking for a house and you’ve been frustrated at how quickly they sell, or you’re struggling to find houses that ...

How they work and the pros and cons for buyers and sellers Jean Folger has 15+ years of experience as a financial writer covering real estate, investing, active trading, the economy, and ...

House hunters don’t need to be told that property is too expensive right now. But Wall Street has an idea by just how much.

"Better availability of homes for sale will provide a greater balance between buyers and sellers, meaning fewer bidding wars and price escalations," said Selma Hepp, chief economist at CoreLogic.