Buying a home is an all-encompassing process. It’s like a part-time job that requires hours of research, work and money. The last thing you want to do is pay more than you need to for a home. And that ...

With nearly two decades in journalism, Dori Zinn has covered loans and other personal finance topics for the better part of her career. She loves helping people learn about money, whether that’s ...

Real estate comps, short for comparables, are a way to gauge how much a property is worth by comparing it to other, similar properties. Real estate agents and home appraisers use comps, among other ...

How much is a house worth? It is a difficult question to answer when you are either buying or selling a house. Many things contribute to the value of a property. The location is very important, as are ...

A real estate comp is a recently sold home that closely matches the property you’re buying or selling in size, location, condition and features. These “comparables” give buyers, sellers and agents a ...