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News, trends and insights for home buyers and sellers

We’re helping families find their perfect home.

Zillow, Opendoor announce multi-year partnership

Opendoor’s Second Quarter of 2022 Financial Results

Home appraisals can be a nerve wracking time. We break down what they are and why they matter.

Meet our new national campaign, “Be Open.”

We share 4 key tips on how to write an offer letter that will win sellers over.

When selling your house, you’ll want to do everything right. Here are 8 common mistakes to avoid.

If you’re wondering if you are ready to sell your house, here are some important questions to ask.

There is more to consider than the home price. Use these 6 strategies to sell your home for the most money.

Opendoor partners with Lower.com, a home lending tech platform.

Savvy buyers know that checking out a home isn’t just about a quick view. Here’s what you need to know.

One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways that can help to increase its value is also one of the simplest: paint.

On news of a hot housing market with all-cash offers and escalation clauses, you might decide that now’s the time to list your place. After all, if it’s a seller’s market, what can go wrong? A lot. If you’re thinking about selling your home, be aware of these missteps and mistakes that can stand between you and a successful deal.

Many home buyers and sellers don’t understand who pays the agent involved in the transaction. We explain.

Whether a natural disaster damaged just your home or your entire community, there’s nothing easy about your situation. You might need to find an alternative place to live and deal with lost possessions, and you’ll want to feel safe and settled again as soon as possible. For some, that means selling their home.

Your home might feel perfect for you, but what you care about doesn’t really matter when selling it. Instead, you need to think about how to give the property a shine that’ll immediately catch the eyes of prospective buyers, who will likely use the space in different ways. One of the ways to do that is by home staging.

When you agree to buy a home, you might be thinking about how you’ll make the space your own — where you’ll put your new couch, which bedroom will be best for your kids and what you’ll do to make the outdoor patio a great place to entertain. However, those decisions should wait until you get a professional opinion on the state of the home. Sometimes, those examinations can turn up reasons to walk away.

When you move to your first home, it can feel like a massive upgrade. Over time, however, you might find yourself thinking about trading up to something larger. There are plenty of reasons why moving to a bigger home makes sense, but it isn’t right for everyone.

Even if you managed to sell your old one for a sizable profit, moving to a new place can come with the bittersweet feeling of leaving something behind. As you pack your boxes and get ready for moving day, it’s important to prepare your heart and mind for a big life change, as well.

Selling a home is complicated enough without having to worry about a lien. Liens on homes are actually very common, but certain types of liens are less of a problem than others. Here’s what to know.

There’s a risk that comes with buying a home with anybody, but friends make it even more complicated. Going in on a mortgage could make it easier to qualify and help make everyday expenses more affordable, but you risk straining your relationship and harming your finances if you don’t carefully consider your boundaries.

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