What is a sub-agent?
They deal with home buyers, but actually represent sellers. Bear that in mind if you use one.
3 min read
Sep 23, 2022
Taylor Freitas
Contributor, Personal Finance
Taylor Freitas is a Bankrate contributor with over a decade of professional journalism experience. Over her career, she has covered various topics, including personal finance, credit cards, travel rewards, home ownership, mortgages, and home improvement.
When she isn’t writing, Taylor can be found using points and miles to explore new countries (most recently, Cambodia and Vietnam), discovering new music, and cheering on her beloved USC Trojans.
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When does a new home need a general contractor?
It’s a must, unless you want to choreograph a bunch of tradespeople yourself.
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It’s an American classic, down to the front porch and the gabled roof.
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What is after-repair value (ARV)?
This flippers’ tool for identifying deals can help homebuyers too.
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Building materials that are illegal in homes now
Some may surprise you. Here are workarounds, if you’re renovating or building.
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Rentals and renovations: 5 easy, economical remodels for a home you don’t own
Don’t invest a lot, but still improve the place — especially if you plan to stay a while.
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