Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I break down real estate concepts for first-time homebuyers. If you’ve been thinking about putting your home on the market, you ...

A Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA, is an evaluation of similar homes that have recently sold, or are for sale. These similar homes, often called “comparables” or “comps,” would be homes of similar ...

Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA, is an in-depth snapshot of a property’s value based on its current micro-market. Usually conducted by a real estate agent, a Comparative Market Analysis of similar ...

When searching for a new home you will likely hear about different values attached to a property, including market value and assessed value. This can be confusing, especially for first-time buyers, ...

Every buyer wants to get a good deal on their home. However, many struggle when trying to sort what exactly it is that constitutes a fair price. Luckily, I'm about to sort out that mystery once and ...

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Betsy began her career in international finance and it has since grown into a comprehensive approach to journalism as she's been able to tap into that experience along with her time spent in academia ...

How much is your house worth? In an age where you can look up just about anything on the internet, homeowners — and prospective buyers — have grown accustomed to relying on sites like Zillow.com and ...