How to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage
In FinancingLearn why a mortgage preapproval is an important step to set you up for success in a home purchase.
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Remodeling Tips & AdviceBudget-Friendly Home Remodeling Projects
Find home remodel ideas that won’t break the bank and can pay when you sell your home one day.
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First-Time Home BuyerHow to Buy a Home With Bad Credit — and Improve Your Credit
Credit issues play a big role in preparing to buy a home. Here’s how to avoid buying a home with bad credit.
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Remodeling Tips & AdviceIs Bathtub Replacement Right for You?
Homeowners are increasingly swapping out their bathtubs for showers. Learn the pros and cons.
Calling All First Time Buyers
In the process of buying a home? Or interested in getting started? Explore different options and get some help with what you need to know.
How Much House Can I Afford?
In FinancingBefore you start house hunting, use tools and formulas to estimate how much house you can afford.
Top 9 Types of Housing
In House HuntingBuying a house is a joyful milestone – and a huge undertaking. A little homework could help you find the house that’s the best fit […]
Saving Money Around Your Home
Keeping more money in your pocket around your home and yard is a win-win.
Save Money with a Veggie Garden
In Yard & PatioNo experience needed to plant a veggie garden that offers savings, outdoor fun, health benefits — and food!
13 Small (and Affordable) Home Upgrades for Big Impact
In Save Money, Add ValueTransform your home into a beautifully designed space — without the spendy price tag.
Guide to Paint Finishes (So You Won’t Waste Your Money)
In Painting & LightingChoosing the wrong type of paint finish could mean a do-over that costs twice as much.
How to Hire a Contractor — and Avoid a Home Remodeling Nightmare
In Remodeling Tips & AdviceLearn from a homeowner’s experience and remodeling pros about what to do, and not do, in hiring a contractor.
The Best Time of Year to Buy Things for Your Home
In Budgeting & ContractingWhen to look for sales on mattresses, appliances, tools, furnishings, and materials.
You Only Think It’s True: 10 Myths Costing You Time and Money
In Home Maintenance TipsSave your cash for more important things, like, you know, your mortgage.
Consumer Guides for Buyers
Navigate your homebuying journey with confidence. Learn more about each step of the home buying process in these guides from the National Association of REALTORS®.
Consumer Guide: Written Buyer Agreements
When searching for a home, you will be asked to sign a written buyer agreement after you’ve chosen the real estate professional you want to work with.
Consumer Guide: Real Estate Auctions
Buying a home at auction can be an exciting opportunity. First-time buyer and experienced investors should be aware of the rules and risks.
Consumer Guide: Buying Your First Home
So, you’re ready to find your first home. But where do you begin? And what resources are available to help you? Here’s what you need to know as you embark on your homeownership journey.
Consumer Guide: Assistance Programs
Buying or keeping a home can be financially challenging—but you may not have to do it alone. There are assistance programs designed to help.
Consumer Guide: Steps Between Signing and Closing
Once you sign a purchase agreement on your new home, there are still several steps to complete before you can finalize—or “close”—the transaction.
Consumer Guide: Home Inspections
Between signing and close, a buyer may have a home inspected to ensure it is in good condition and safe for a new owner. Here’s what you should know.
Consumer Guides for Sellers
Keep your footing on the steps in selling your home, from hiring a real estate agent to finalizing the sale. These guides from the National Association of REALTORS® will explain what you need to know.
Consumer Guide: Listing Agreements
When working with a real estate professional to sell your home, one of the first things you’ll do is negotiate and sign a listing agreement with the agent you’ve selected. Here’s what you need to know.
Consumer Guide: What Goes Into Pricing Your Home
An important question to ask your agent is how to determine your home’s listing, or asking, price. Here is what sellers should know about home pricing.
Consumer Guide: Preparing to Sell Your Home
Here are common considerations as you prepare your home for listing and viewing by potential buyers. An agent who is a REALTOR® can guide you.
Consumer Guide: Marketing Your Home
Once you decide to sell your home, your agent will work with you to determine the best strategy to reach potential buyers and attract strong offers.
Consumer Guide: Navigating Multiple Offers
When your home is on the market, you may receive offers from multiple interested buyers. Offers can vary greatly, and you will need to determine which one is best for you. Here’s what sellers should know:
Consumer Guide: Ten Questions to Ask a Seller’s Agent
If you’re ready to sell your home, you should feel empowered to find and work with the agent who is the best fit for your needs. Here are ten questions you should consider when selecting an agent:
Make Sure Your Home Is Running Smoothly
Our home tips are designed to help you save time, money, and effort.
Keep Your Home Fresh & Energy-Efficient
In Home Maintenance TipsHeating and cooling problems can cause discomfort and sky-high utility bills on top of inconvenience. Keep your home’s HVAC in tip-top shape.
How to Practice Fire Safety at Home
In Remodeling Tips & AdviceFire hazards aren’t just unattended appliances and candles. Here are fire safety tips to avoid the conditions that may make your house a fire danger.
Home Window Cleaning for Spring and Beyond
In Home Maintenance TipsHere are tips, hacks, and products for a clear view of how to keep your windows looking and functioning great.