Terri Williams
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Terri is a freelance writer for Bob Vila, covering real estate and mortgages, home improvement, and product reviews. She has bylines at Realtor.com, Apartment Therapy, Tom’s Guide, Popular Mechanics, The Daily Beast, The Spruce, Real Simple, Investopedia, The Balance, Architectural Digest, and Insider. Follow her adventures on Twitter.
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During the past two years, home prices have been, for lack of a better word, crazy, so much so that we’ve been warning buyers not to compromise on some of the essentials that could lead t...
When selling or buying a home or other property, most people expect to see the real estate agents for both parties at closing, along with representatives from the title company and maybe ...
Many regions of the United States are in a seller’s market as home prices continue to rise. In fact, December 2021 Zillow data found that the median sale price of a new home increased ove...
Q: I’ve heard that it’s important to stage my home before I put it on the market, since this may help it sell faster and I may even get more money for it. Virtual staging seems more conv...
One lesson we learned during the pandemic was the importance of recreating our favorite experiences at home. Many people are now heading back to movie theaters. However, a lot of us decid...
If you keep up with current affairs, you probably caught wind of the uproar over a viral TikTok video in which a real estate agent accused the iBuyer business model of being used to manip...
Renovations can make your home more comfortable and attractive, and can often increase your home’s value. However, it’s important to do your research and consult with experts to ensure yo...
You can save some money if you refinance your home, but whether refinancing is the right course for you depends on factors that you may not have considered. In addition to carefully weigh...
As you enter a new phase of life, make sure you’re equipped with items that will help keep you healthy, active, and ready for the next adventure.
The pandemic caused most of us to spend more time at home than we ever have, and for some—especially those with young adult children who headed back home—space became an issue. In fact, a...