Retirees need to learn a lot before undertaking the task. They are wise to begin long before listing their homes.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Selling a family home isn’t just a financial undertaking — it’s also emotional. “A home often represents decades of memories, but also deferred maintenance and missed opportunities to maximize value,” ...

Selling your house could free up funds to pay off your mortgage and other debt, but it's not the right move for every homeowner. Before listing your home, consider how much equity you have and ...

You've decided to sell your house. Now comes the stressful part: figuring out what needs fixing before you list. Most sellers assume buyers want everything perfect ...

There are several tax law changes that can help defray the cost of owning - or selling - a home. Here's what to know.

Relying on a real estate broker or agent may be the primary way to sell a home, but there are some homeowners who opt to take the process into their own hands. Called for-sale-by-owner, or FSBO, it’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. If your parents are downsizing to a smaller home, moving in with you, or ...

We all know about buyer’s remorse. What about seller’s regret? According to Zillow, 84% of those who sold a home for the first time between late 2020 and 2022 wish they did something differently. of ...

One of the more controversial aspects of the tax code in the United States is that it effectively incentivizes homeownership. For starters, homebuyers may be able to deduct the mortgage interest on ...

Learn more about the key steps, tax implications and family considerations so you can be prepared when it’s time to sell your home Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace ...

To simplify your life, reduce your living expenses, and make some extra money for retirement, consider selling these 10 things.