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Terri Williams

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Terri Williams has an extensive portfolio that includes bylines at Realtor.com, The Economist, Time, USA Today, Yahoo, US News & World Report, Investopedia, Bob Vila, Real Homes, The Spruce, Real Simple, The Balance, Tom’s Guide, and several other clients that you’ve probably heard of. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Latest Stories

5 Things to Remember if Your Landlord Suddenly Sells Your Building
According to real estate experts.
Terri Williams
Jul 30, 2024
These Are All the Different Pros You’ll Need When Buying a House
It's a pretty big crew.
Terri Williams
Feb 27, 2022
7 Things Professional Movers Want You to Know About Moving in 2022
Here's how to have a successful and trouble-free move this year.
Terri Williams
Jan 11, 2022
5 Lessons from NYC Real Estate Brokers with Over 30 Years of Experience
Here's what this fast-paced market has taught them.
Terri Williams
Dec 15, 2021
6 Things in Your Garage You Should Get Rid of Right Now, According to Experts
"If you wouldn’t store something in your car trunk, don’t store it in your garage."
Terri Williams
Oct 21, 2021
4 Questions Your Real Estate Agent Really Wishes You’d Ask Them
Fire away.
Terri Williams
Aug 10, 2021
4 Signs You Should Halt Your Home Search for a Few Months
Taking a break might make all the difference.
Terri Williams
Jul 27, 2021
Yeah, Your Landlord’s Not Responsible for That
Here's what you're on the hook for, even if you don't want to be.
Terri Williams
Jun 17, 2021
Skip These 7 Home Projects — They Won’t Increase Your Resale Value
Here's how to avoid a poor return on investment.
Terri Williams
Apr 17, 2021
These Are the Most Common Home Inspection Fails
According to home inspectors.
Terri Williams
Apr 8, 2021
6 Tips From Pandemic Homebuyers For Purchasing a House Sight Unseen
The folks who've done it have tips to share.
Terri Williams
Mar 24, 2021
4 Reasons Hardwood Floors Might Actually Be Slowing the Sale of Your House
Not all hardwoods are created equal.
Terri Williams
Mar 24, 2021
Why Real Estate Experts Say You Should Never Display Fake Plants
It's an open house no-no.
Terri Williams
Mar 10, 2021
What You Need to Know About Selling Your Home Without an Agent
It relates to how much money you'll save.
Terri Williams
Mar 8, 2021
Heed These Warnings from Real Estate Agents Before Adding This Mortgage Feature
Balloon payments aren't a cause for celebration.
Terri Williams
Feb 17, 2021
A New Program Aims to Increase the Number of Black Real Estate Agents in the U.S
It comes from a partnership between NAREB and HomeLight.
Terri Williams
Feb 9, 2021
This Is the Single Best Home Renovation to Improve Your Home's Value
And it's not in the backyard.
Terri Williams
Feb 7, 2021
5 Things That Pessimistic Homebuyers Get Distracted by at Open Houses
Sometimes it's worth it to overlook stuff.
Terri Williams
Jan 19, 2021
4 Laid-Back Cities in the South You Should Consider Moving To
Warmer climes are calling.
Terri Williams
Jan 15, 2021
5 Home Staging No-Nos to Avoid At All Costs
Here are some pitfalls to watch out for.
Terri Williams
Dec 16, 2020
4 Home Modifications That Can Expand Your Buyer Pool
From energy-saving features to aging-in-place upgrades.
Terri Williams
Dec 15, 2020
5 Helpful Pieces of Homebuying Advice I Got from My Dad and Brother
Their advice has stood the test of time.
Terri Williams
Dec 14, 2020
4 House-Hunting Tips an Interior Designer Won’t Tell You for Free
Here's what they look for in a home for sale.
Terri Williams
Nov 23, 2020
5 Easy Things You Should Take Care of One Month Before Selling Your House
Mind your lightbulbs.
Terri Williams
Nov 17, 2020
4 Unexpected Home Additions Buyers Want Right Now, Aside from Home Offices
According to real estate experts.
Terri Williams
Nov 15, 2020
8 Things Financial Advisors Say You Should Do During This Strange Year
Unstable times call for stable finances.
Terri Williams
Oct 23, 2020
4 Home Transformations That Could Actually Drive Buyers Away
Putting up walls isn't always the best idea.
Terri Williams
Sep 17, 2020
8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a House for the First Time
Do you know how you feel about sweat equity?
Terri Williams
Sep 3, 2020
Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Take with You After Selling Your Home
Leave those light fixtures alone.
Terri Williams
Aug 15, 2020
Buying a Fixer-Upper? Here’s How to Tell When There’s Just Too Much to Fix
Keep an eye out for 4 key signs.
Terri Williams
Aug 8, 2020
Predatory Lending Is an Exploitative and Discriminatory Mortgage Practice
Here's what to know about it.
Terri Williams
Jul 18, 2020
4 Important Things to Know About Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time
It's no walk in the park.
Terri Williams
Jul 3, 2020
6 Things That Can Bring Your Closing to a Grinding Halt
From final walkthroughs to contingency clauses.
Terri Williams
May 24, 2020
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Lowball an Offer on a House During COVID-19
Does the economic downturn present the opportunity to nab a better price? Not exactly.
Terri Williams
May 4, 2020
What’s Better for Resale Value: A Soaking Tub or an Open Shower?
Experts weigh in.
Terri Williams
Apr 22, 2020
Why You Should—and Shouldn’t—Refinance Right Now, According to Experts
Here's the lowdown on interest rates.
Terri Williams
Mar 20, 2020