Felicia Oliver

For the past 40 years, the housing supply has not kept pace with population growth — in part due to poorly conceived zoning laws and cumbersome regulatory constraints. A recent analysis by Up For Growth found that half of U.S. metros have an…

Since the pandemic, many cities have plenty of empty offices but not enough homes. As a result, commercial-to-residential conversions are at an all-time high. But will it actually lead to more affordable housing? We asked real estate experts to weigh…

With interest rates hovering around 7%, some real estate insiders are calling on mortgage companies to intervene on behalf of home buyers to make home loans more affordable. So, why isn't it happening? How we got here After years of extra-low…

With inflation still raging — and the Federal Reserve pledging to do whatever it takes to slow it down — many economists believe that a recession is imminent. Since a recession generally spells bad news for the housing market, what would a full-blown…

In today's expensive housing market, buyers will overlook a lot to own a home, including pesky poltergeists. According to a survey of 1,000 Americans by Clever partner Real Estate Witch, 57% of home buyers say they'd consider purchasing a haunted…

Many people struggle to afford a home these days. Mortgage rates recently hit 6%, double from a year ago. The median home price shot up by $100,000 during the pandemic boom. And even before that, many people found it tough to come up with the down…

The August foreclosure spike may open up a few opportunities for beleaguered home buyers – if they know how to find them. With the right resources, you can identify potentially discounted properties and determine if a foreclosure is a good idea for…

Foreclosures are rising, presenting an opportunity for certain buyers looking for a more affordable home. The increase arises partly from the end of pandemic protections for homeowners but also from inflation and overall economic pressures. Buyers…

Many of you have seen your home values skyrocket in the red-hot sellers' market. With the average home now worth 37% more since 2019, the prospect of cashing in on that appreciation may tempt you. But buying a new home at today's prices? Not so much.…

If a seller only offers a special warranty deed, title insurance SHOULD protect the buyer from any liens or claims on the property that the seller is or isn't aware of. A special warranty deed will provide more complete protection in the case of a…

Causes | Dealing with a purchase you regret | Avoiding buyer's remorse | Getting over buyer's remorse | Pandemic-era and millennials' remorse | FAQs In real estate, buyer's remorse is a feeling of regret or anxiety after buying a home. Buyer's…

👉 Sections: Mansion, defined | McMansions | Effect on property values | Mansions as an investment | FAQs There isn’t a hard and fast definition for how big a mansion is. The size range is generally between 5,000 and 8,000 square feet, but there’s no…

How a co-op works | Co-ops vs. condos | Pros and cons | Buying a co-op | Bottom line | FAQs A co-op (or coop, short for cooperative) is a type of housing owned or leased by a corporation. The shareholders of the corporation have an exclusive right to…

Home buyer requirements | Programs in Illinois | Low-income assistance | Disabled assistance | The home-buying process | FAQs Illinois offers lots of programs with significant financial benefits for first-time home buyers, including: Grants or loans…

Georgia is home to the world's busiest airport (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International), Coca-Cola, and more than 70 drives, avenues, and lanes with a variation of the word "Peachtree" in their names. According to Zillow data, the current median…

What Does Contingent Mean? | Should You Accept a Contingent Offer? | Common Contingencies | Pending vs. Contingent | Time Limits | Negotiating Contingencies | FAQs If you've ever had a home sale fall through, you know it can be devastating. There's…

What is FIRPTA?FIRPTA stands for Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act. It's a 1980 law that ensures foreign taxpayers pay income tax on U.S. property sales (as well as exchanges, liquidations, or transfers of property).If you live in the U.S.,…

What is earnest money in real estate?Earnest money is a deposit (typically 1-3% of the purchase price) the buyer puts down when they sign the purchase contract. It shows that the buyer is serious about the sale, as they’ll forfeit their earnest money…

What Is Fair Market Value? | How Fair Market Value Is Determined | How To Find Fair Market Value | Appraised Value | How To Find Appraised Value | Appraised Value vs. Market Value | Which is More Important? | FAQs Fair market value is how much your…

Clear to Close | How Long Does It Take? | Common Lender Delays | Typical Clear to Close Timeline | After You're Cleared to Close | Tips to Speed Up the Process | FAQs What Does Clear to Close Mean?Clear to close means the lender inspected and…