Buying a Home

An older home with green-grey siding and off-white accents is a great example of a fixer-upper that has increased in value

Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper or Move-In Ready Home?

A fixer-upper can seem like a more affordable option into homeownership, but sometimes move-in ready can actually be cheaper in the long run. Here’s the rundown on whether buying a fixer or turnkey is the right move for your situation.

The exterior of a simple, suburban home without a for sale sign--in other words, an off-market property.

What Does Off-Market Mean In Real Estate?

Off-market in real estate has a few different meanings depending on if the situation is transaction-based or viewing a not-for-sale home on sites like Redfin. Here’s what the term means, whether you’re browsing or selling.

An older home with green-grey siding and off-white accents is a great example of a fixer-upper that has increased in value

Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper or Move-In Ready Home?

A fixer-upper can seem like a more affordable option into homeownership, but sometimes move-in ready can actually be cheaper in the long run. Here’s the rundown on whether buying a fixer or turnkey is the right move for your situation.

The exterior of a simple, suburban home without a for sale sign--in other words, an off-market property.

What Does Off-Market Mean In Real Estate?

Off-market in real estate has a few different meanings depending on if the situation is transaction-based or viewing a not-for-sale home on sites like Redfin. Here’s what the term means, whether you’re browsing or selling.

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