A consumer's guide to the world of real estate

Check our recent articles from leading consumer advocates in the real estate industry.  Whether you are buying, selling, or just wanting to learn mmore about real estate, these articles will help you to learn what other companies don't want you to know.    

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Is Your Real Estate Agent Getting A Bonus If You Buy The Home

Is Your Real Estate Agent Getting A Bonus If You Buy The Home

New home builders and opendoor does it, as do some home sellers and agents. Here is what you should know about these hidden agent bonus and incentive programs. Learn how to spot them and how you could work them to your advantage with a buyer rebate.

How do buyer agents work

How do buyer agents work

If you choose to be represented by a buyer's agent, then there are some things you need to know before you sign a ciient agreement, Learn how they work, what you need to look for, and what you need to know to ensure you are getting the most of your agent (personally and financially). Read more

How to stage your home to sell

How to stage your home to sell

Staging your home can make a significant impact on what your home sells for and how long it sits on the market. Here are some important staging tips that can help you prepare your home to sell. Read more

Common mortgage traps that you need to avoid

Common mortgage traps that you need to avoid

Mortgages are confusing. Even worse, banks know mortgages are confusing and they use that confusion to their advantage and to your detriment. Here are 6 of the most common mortgage traps that Bundleloan wants you to be aware when looking for a lender. Read more

Explore: Richfield, Minnesota

Explore: Richfield, Minnesota

Nested within the inner ring of the Minneapolis-St Paul region, this diverse suburb has a small-town feel but is just minutes from an international airport, the Mall of America, great parks, and more. Read more

What you need to know when searching for a mortgage lender

What you need to know when searching for a mortgage lender

Learn how to find the right mortgage lender, what consumer traps to avoid, and why it is so important to always read the fine print when reviewing advertised rates. Read more

Six consumer traps in real estate that you need to avoid

Six consumer traps in real estate that you need to avoid

Learn about some common consumer traps that you need to be aware of before you decide to buy or sell a home. Read more

What is a buyer's rebate

What is a buyer's rebate

While there are a lot of costs associated with your home purchase, did you know that there is a way to get some money returned to you? It is called a buyer's rebate (or buyer's refund), and it is paid back to you from your agents earned commission. Learn more about rebates and how to get one. Read more

Can you negotiate with a listing agent?

Can you negotiate with a listing agent?

While some agents will tell you that a 6% commission rate is standard in the industry, you should understand that there is nothing legally written anywhere that requires agents to offer that percentage. Let's talk about how you can negotiate a lower commission. Read more

How do moving companies work?

How do moving companies work?

Bruce has spent the past 16 years helping clients move all over the world, and was recently interviewed by Lindy Chapman on relocation and how moving companies work. This article covers highlights from the interview including how moving companies price your move, how to save money, and how to plan Read more

Things To Do

Things To Do

Selling later this year? Take this time to start working on these home projects now to get you ready! Read more