Sellers: Don't overdo it on home improvements

Know which projects are worth the cost, effort

Pros and cons of pricing home under market

Are you prepared to accept a low bid?

Price is not all that matters in real estate sales

Sellers typically prefer deals with fewer contingencies

Economists don't agree on real estate recovery

In some areas, home prices could fall another 10%

Know risks when forgoing inspection contingency

Surprise defects can compromise a homebuyer's deposit

5 tips to stay on top of home maintenance

Where to find reliable contractors

3 tips for staging your home to sell

Decluttering has financial upside

4 ways to attract more buyers to real estate listings

Don't underestimate power of online marketing, private showings

4 ways to overcome appraisal roadblocks

Public records, valuation sometimes miss vital details

5 keys to buying a home in today's market

Trading up at a discount still possible

5 housing bubble lessons for buyers

Don't underestimate impact of deferred maintenance, refinancing

Top reasons to sell home in winter

Aside from less competition, low borrowing costs give buyers incentive

6 must-haves for mortgage approval

Even trade-up buyers, owners of multiple properties hit roadblocks

What you should know about backup real estate offers

Sellers should think twice before accepting additional bids

Check home's permit history before buying

Old fees may come back to haunt

Use incentives to sell house with defects

Price cut, buyer credit can work wonders

Some real estate sellers better off as landlords

Financial factors to consider if you must move now

Interest in overpriced real estate wanes

Where have the buyers gone?

3 ways to buy into high-demand real estate market

Don't overlook fixer-uppers, withdrawn listings

Try a new real estate price-cut strategy

Why multiple, smaller reductions can backfire

Rules of canceling a real estate purchase

Penalty may apply even with contingency in place

Make contingent-sale offer more enticing

A 'modest premium' may seal the deal

5 reasons real estate hasn't recovered

What's happening with jobs, shadow inventory?

Real estate buyers prioritize trade-offs

Don't hold out for the 'perfect' home

When to allow buyers to move in early

Sellers can protect themselves if closing is delayed