Marcie Geffner
Marcie Geffner is an accomplished journalist, writer, editor, and book critic with bylines in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Entrepreneur, and numerous city newspapers. Her reporting has been honored with four awards: three from the National Association of Real Estate Editors and one from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. Her stories have also been featured by major banks, real estate companies, and financial services corporations, including Discover, New York Life, PayPal, Zillow, and Fulton Bank. After several years of freelancing, Marcie was named managing editor of Inman News, a well-known, trusted and independent voice in the real estate industry. At Inman, Marcie supervised a team of staff reporters, wrote breaking news stories and editorials, and reported from major industry conferences. Two of her top Inman stories were cited in U.S. Congressional hearings on real estate industry matters, solidifying her influence and expertise in this area.
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How to sell a house fast
To sell a house fast, be strategic about how you price the home and consider selling for cash. Learn five useful ways to sell your house quickly.
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How much does it cost to sell your house?
The cost of selling a house typically comes out of the proceeds of your sale. Learn how the costs break down and how much you could end up paying.
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Is it a good time to sell your house?
The best time to sell a house depends on both the current housing market and your personal timeline. Find out if it is a good time to sell your house.
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Buying a new construction home: Pros, cons, and how to finance it
Buying a new construction home lets you tailor a house to your tastes. Learn which type of new construction home fits your needs and how to finance it.
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Selling your house: How to prepare and make the sale
Follow these five steps to sell your house. It’s important to set a reasonable listing price and prepare to negotiate with potential buyers.
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What is a manufactured home, and how do you finance it?
Manufactured houses are relatively affordable, but they are vulnerable to natural disasters. Discover whether a manufactured home is the right choice for you.
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Housing types 101: Townhouses
A townhouse has two or more stories and shares a wall with at least one other unit. Learn about the pros and cons of buying a townhouse.
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What is a co-op, and how does the financing work?
A co-op involves co-owning a property with others but living in your own full unit. Learn whether a co-op is the right fit and how to finance your purchase.
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Should you rent or buy a home? How to decide.
The decision to rent versus buy a home depends on how strong your finances are, how long you plan to stay in one place, and more. Learn which is the better fit.
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What is a home equity loan? A complete overview
Home equity loans are great options for homeowners who have built equity and need a lump of cash. Learn whether a home equity loan is a good fit.
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15-year vs. 30-year mortgage: How to decide which is better
Deciding between a 15-year versus 30-year mortgage will determine your mortgage rate, monthly payment amount, and more. Find out which is best for you.
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Housing types 101: What is a duplex?
A duplex includes two housing units on one piece of land. You can live in one or rent out both. Learn how to buy and finance a duplex.
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What is a condo, and is it right for me?
A condo is similar to an apartment, except you can buy it instead of renting. Find out if a condo fits your housing needs.
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What is a HELOC, and how does a home equity line of credit work?
A home equity line of credit lets you borrow against your home equity and use the line of credit as needed. Learn what a HELOC is and whether it's right for you.
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Debt-to-income ratio: Why it matters and how to calculate it
One way your mortgage lender will assess your financial capacity to afford your payments is to calculate your debt-to-income ratio.
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Mortgage interest tax deduction: How it works and when it makes sense
If you're going to itemize your deductions, the mortgage interest deduction could be a nice tax-saving opportunity. Learn how the interest deduction works.
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Getting a mortgage with good (but not great) credit
Good credit is good enough to qualify for a mortgage, but you may not get the best mortgage rates.
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What are mortgage discount points and should you pay for them?
Here's how to determine whether paying for discount points in exchange for a lower interest rate makes sense.
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Is it time to refinance your mortgage? 5 ways to prepare.
With mortgage rates fluctuating, here's how to prepare to refinance so you're ready to act when the time is right.
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What is an assumable mortgage, and how can you get one?
An assumable mortgage allows the buyer to take over the seller's existing mortgage payments. Here's how it works.