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Real Estate Commissions: How Much Do Agents Make?

visualspace/Getty Images: Illustration by Grant Crowder/Bankrate Key takeaways Most real estate agents get paid a commission from each sale they…

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He spent nine months in probate court |

Illustration by Clay Laucella/Bankrate Breaking into the Los Angeles housing market is a challenge. But Benny To, 32-year-old in public…

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How To Sell A House Without A Realtor

Key takeaways Selling your home without a real estate agent can save thousands of dollars in commission fees. However, it’s…

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The New Home Affordability Hurdle: Keeping The Lights On

Many people across the United States are opening their utility bills to an unwelcome surprise. Michael Strickland of Dallas, however,…

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From homeless to homeowner |

Several years ago, Chandra Hawkins, 44 years old, was jobless and living out of her car. After being married for…

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What Happened To The Great Housing Reset?

The 2026 spring homebuying season was supposed to mark the end of the doldrums for the U.S. housing market. Instead,…

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Home Equity: A Promise That Can Lift — Or Leave Behind — Low-Income Homeowners

The moment Runbo Li’s parents bought his childhood home is something he hasn’t forgotten.  In 1998, his parents emigrated from…

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Consumer Debt Still Seems Manageable… For Now

It’s no secret today’s economy is casting a shadow over many people’s lives, whether at the grocery store, gas pump…

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HELOC, Home Equity Rates Spike Higher

Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity rates posted broad gains this week. The $30,000 home equity line climbed 16…

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Mortgage Rates Rise As Iran Conflict Drags On

Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates moved up once again this week, with the 30-year…

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