What You Should Really Know About Browsing for Homes Online
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepIt’s fun! It’s exciting! It’s important to take everything with a grain of salt!
House Hunting
House hunting is where your home ownership fantasies and reality finally meet. These house hunting tips will help you transpose that million-dollar amenities list into your $250,000 budget. How can you tell a fixer-upper from a money pit? What questions should you ask during a viewing? These stories feature house hunting advice from real estate experts with the inside scoop, as well as actual homeowners who scored the home of their dreams. With their help, you can go out and do the same.
Find an Agent & View Homes
Emotions run high when house-hunting. You need an agent you trust to keep you sane.
Here’s How You’ll Know You’ve Found the Right Agent
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepA great real estate agent is like an Oprah for living your best real estate life.
How to Be Showing Savvy
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepGetting smart — about what to do, ask, and avoid — can move you ahead of the crowd.
Fables, Fiction, and Folk Tales Home Buyers Believe
We’re busting home-buying myths to get you that much closer to your home-owning dreams.
‘I Need 20% Down’ and Other Home-Buying Myths About Mortgages
In FinancingTips for shopping around for a mortgage — even if you think you don’t qualify.
What You Need to Know Before Accepting — or Rejecting — an Offer
In Sell a Home: Step-by-StepIt’s not always about the money (except when it is).
Rent vs Buy: What Every Renter Needs to Think About
In First-Time Home BuyerA down payment may not be the toughest hurdle.
How to Get Your Dream Home and Still Have Money Left Over
Smart Strategies for Buyers
Can You Afford That House? 6 Easy Ways to Find Out
In First-Time Home BuyerHow to make sure your craft beer hobby and monthly mortgage payments can co-exist.
8 Homebuying Fees to Budget for Besides the Downpayment
In First-Time Home BuyerApplication fees, appraisal, inspection … a lot of little costs start to add up. Here’s how to be prepared.
3 Must vs. Lust Buying Tips to Avoid Overspending
In House HuntingThe super-simple (and fun) way to separate needs from nice-to-haves.
All in House Hunting
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Co-Ownership Housing: An Affordable Option for First-Time Buyers
Buying a home with a friend or family member can move you past home ownership barriers.
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Options for a Multigenerational Home to Fit Every Age
Multigenerational houses are popular, but you should consider pros and cons, options, and features before making a decision.
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Is That Fixer-Upper House Really Worth It?
Buying a fixer-upper home can be a gamble; here are ways to come out on top.
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7 Things You Wish You Knew Before Building New Construction
Apply new-construction tips from a homeowner who has experienced the process three times — and knows the ropes.
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What to Expect from Virtual House Tours, Staging, and Showings
In Buy & SellVirtual steps in home buying can save time, but learn how to get the whole picture.
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Home Buying and Selling During the Pandemic: What You Need to Know
Resources to help you navigate the new real estate normal.
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5 Relationship-Saving Strategies For Any Couple Buying a House
In Buy & SellBuying a house is exciting. Arguing while buying a house? Not so much. Here’s how to keep the peace while house hunting.
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When Is the Best Time to Buy a House?
Sure, you can consider market conditions. But when to buy a house is really all about you.
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8 Eye-Opening Things Home Inspectors Can’t Tell You
What’s included in a home inspection may not be as important as what isn’t.
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House-Hunting Tips to Avoid #Facepalm Moments
What to look for when buying a house — and what not to do.
