How much is a real estate agent commission—and who actually pays it? These are common questions among homebuyers and sellers navigating a real estate transaction, and the answers have changed recently ...

Closing costs are the associated fees and expenses that are paid when a real estate transaction closes. Both buyers and sellers incur some form of closing costs, but many items can be negotiated. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m an investment sales broker and real estate investor based in NYC. If you’re interested in acquiring a property, you’ll likely ...