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Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide
Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. But one of the biggest perks of homeownership is the opportunity to build wealth over time. Researchers at the Urban Institute found that homeownership is financially beneficial for most families,1 and a recent study showed … Continue reading “Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide”
How do home buyers' agents get paid?
How and When Does the Money Change Hands? Did you know that real estate agents can’t accept money directly from buyers? Real estate commissions are paid like this: The seller pays the listing brokerage. The listing brokerage pays the listing agent. The listing brokerage pays the buyer’s brokerage. The buyer’s brokerage pays the buyer’s agent. … Continue reading “How do home buyers’ agents get paid?”
