Buying a Home

Moving can be an exciting step to take, but it can also be difficult — especially if you don’t know anyone in the area. Fortunately, that ...

Home inspections, while not mandatory, are an important part of the homebuying process. They can help you spot potentially dangerous and expensive ...

If you’ve been preparing to buy a home in the last couple of years, then you’re probably aware of the serious housing inventory shortage ...

No one wants to pay too much for a house. It can be a frustrating prospect, plus it makes your payments higher and could make appreciation seem less ...

When you buy a house, you’ll do a final walk-through of the property in the days or hours before closing. This is an important step in the ...

It’s a new year, and that means new possibilities. For some, that might mean buying a house for the first time. For existing homeowners, it ...

When you tour a house for sale, it’s often staged, complete with appliances, window dressings, furniture and decor. These items can certainly ...

Buying a home can be stressful (especially in a hot market).  But you’re in luck: There are ways to combat any worries you have and make ...

Finding a home in a hot market can be challenging: Supply is limited, and bidding wars are common with demand so high.  You may find yourself up ...

It seems like more and more people are investing in real estate lately. Is this the right time to try it for yourself? If all goes well, investing in ...

It’s common for both first-time homebuyers and experienced homeowners to feel overwhelmed by the process of purchasing a house. Plus, myths and ...

Whether you were outbid on every home you liked or you never found the right fit because of limited inventory, you probably encountered a few ...

Down payments can be a challenge to navigate, even for experienced homebuyers.  How much do you need to put down? Do current market conditions ...

In today’s busy market, many homebuyers have found themselves weighing options they would normally pass by.  One of the more common ...

HGTV and home renovation shows may be entertaining, but they’re not always accurate. In particular, most of them skip over the important ways ...

You’re probably well aware that the real estate market is more competitive than ever (due to low inventory, among other things). Still, ...

Whether you’re thinking of buying a home soon or months down the road, you’ll need a carefully considered wish list when the time comes ...