Home buying and home selling

Going to an open house is exciting! You get to find answers to all those details that the listing didn't mention while seeing big items like appliances and closets up-close. However, don't be blinded by the nice brochure or fresh paint; sometimes homes are hiding something. Realtor.com has made a list of ten red flags to be on the lookout for at any open house. Some of these issues could be nothing, but you should always look into them to be safe!

In today's real estate market, every other article seems to be about millennials. Not sure who exactly is a millennial? Although the age range isn't always consistent, the term generally refers to the generation born between 1980 and 2000. While it seems like overkill, there's a good reason that so many people are talking about this particular group; after all, they are now the largest generation in the country and they make up 35% of all recent home buyers. Because of these facts, appealing to this group is extremely important for anyone looking to sell their home. Luckily, Bankrate has assembled a list of key characteristics that you can use to maximize your home's appeal to the millennial generation.

If you were asked to picture the perfect neighborhood in your head, what sorts of features would it have? Most likely, you're thinking of great schools, beautiful landscapes, and residents that are... Alive? It's always nice to think positively, but keep in mind that every best list has a worst list at the other end. Recently, realtor.com decided to find out which neighborhood features were associated with the biggest declines in home prices. Keep reading to see what they discovered!