In First-Time Home Buyer
Buy Your First Home in One Year: A Step-by-Step Guide
The ultimate timeline ensures the smoothest of transitions.
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The Mistake-Proof Guide to Home Buying
Insider tips for a flawless home purchase.
In First-Time Home Buyer
5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment
One of the biggest misconceptions of home buying? The 20% down payment. Here’s how to buy with a lot less down.
In House Hunting
Don’t Buy That Fixer-Upper (Unless You Know These 4 Things)
Sure-fire ways to spot a fixer-upper that’ll fix you up financially.
In House Hunting
It’s an (Urban) Jungle Out There: How to Buy Smart in the City
Tips for buying in Washington, D.C., and other intense urban markets.
In House Negotiating & Closing
Home Inspection: A Checklist for Buyers
A general home inspection only goes so far. Here’s what else you might need to know when considering the purchase of a house.
In Financing
5 Newbie Mortgage Mistakes That Are Soooo Easy to Avoid
You’ll save yourself thousands if you know why people mess up.