Unlike thrift stores or flea markets, estate sales typically have higher-quality items. And though many items may seem outdated or unusable, you'd be surprised what certain vintage pieces can go for.

Under chandeliers and box-beam ceilings, about 1,200 people attended the estate sale at Walter Bowen's former Portland ...

Studio Grand Web/istockphotoTypically held at an estate (hence the name) after a major life event like downsizing, moving, or a death in the family, estate sales can be treasure troves for those with ...

John Romani, the owner of Sales by Helen, shares the best secondhand shops on the Main Line and how to navigate them like a ...

According to EstateSales.net, a company that services the industry, the average estate sale brings in more than $18,000. Commissions and fees could be around 35%, which would leave the seller with ...

Tom Murphy, top left in plaid shirt, owner of The Clean Estate, rushes Friday morning to get Nugget the dog who escaped from ...

If you hire an estate sale company or an auction company to organize and sell your items, that can also get pricey, though it still may be worth it. “Most estate sale vendors come in and clear ...