Most home sellers dream of a quick, stress-free process in which they list their house, get an offer, collect the cash and hand over the keys. If only it were that simple! In reality, selling a home ...

A married pair of social workers are approaching retirement and hope to soon sell their house in Brentwood, Tennessee, a ritzy suburb of Nashville. For years, the property values there have escalated.

These days, it takes powerful motivations to convince older homeowners to sell their property—and more than half say they’ll never do it. For those who do sell, the reasons include accessing their ...

One of the best financial investments you can make is the house you live in or rent out. Given soaring home values over the last decade, it’s not uncommon for homeowners in 2025 to see hundreds of ...

How to avoid tax on a second home? If you have a second home, you may be able to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes like for your first home.

You've decided to sell your house. Now comes the stressful part: figuring out what needs fixing before you list. Most sellers assume buyers want everything perfect ...

From pre-inspections to virtual staging, it's a whole new world for longtime homeowners Retirees may want to use a real-estate agent, along with other professionals, to help sell a home these days. My ...

Learn more about the key steps, tax implications and family considerations so you can be prepared when it’s time to sell your home Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace ...