Buying a House With Someone You’re Not Married To: What to Know

Buying a House With a Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Friend, or Family Member? Read This First. Buying a house with someone you’re not married to can work well, but ownership, mortgage responsibility, expenses, and exit plans should be clear before closing. Here’s what unmarried co-buyers should discuss fir

You Inherited a House… Now What? Sell It, Keep It, or Split It With Family?

You Inherited a House… Now What? Sell It, Keep It, or Split It With Family? Inherited a house in Tennessee? Here’s what to know about probate, multiple heirs, mortgages, taxes, insurance, selling as-is, family buyouts, and the important steps to take before making a decision. Inheriting a house can

You Offered More Money… So Why Did the Seller Pick Someone Else?

You Offered More Money… So Why Did the Seller Pick Someone Else? The highest offer on a house does not always win. Here’s why sellers may accept a lower offer and how financing, contingencies, inspections, closing dates, earnest money, and other terms can make an offer stronger. You found the house.