Recent data shows homes sold for 99.4% of asking price, indicating strong buyer leverage. The sale-to-list ratio, calculated by dividing selling price by asking price, gauges negotiation power. A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Liz is a Fee-Only CFP Financial Planner, Author & FinLit Advocate. Buying a home is probably the largest purchase you will ever ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

Net worth is the value of your assets, which is basically everything you own, such as your retirement savings and real estate, minus your liabilities — the total of everything you owe. It’s a good ...