Houses are more affordable than they've been in decades—and a comparison of prices to yearly rents suggests houses in many markets are a better investment than stocks and bonds.
Buying a home is an adventure and one that can be enjoyable. Seven home buying tips to help make buying your first home a comfortable experience.
Better Homes and Garden Real Estate shares the top five tips for buyers and sellers for the spring home-buying season, all expressed in emojis.
Having a home inspection when buying a home is highly recommended. Check out the top reasons to have a home inspection when buying a home.
That dream home at a distance is within your reach.
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Learn the top 9 things to do after buying a house! By spending a bit of time getting these small details taken care of, you will be in a much better position to start enjoying your new home and new neighborhood.
What if your dream home just happens to have ancient wiring and a cracked foundation?
Buying your first home is kind of a big deal. This expert advice will help you navigate every part of the process, from house-hunting and getting a mortgage to the home inspection and decorating.
A house is likely the biggest purchase a person will ever make, along with being the most daunting purchase. However, these eight suggestions should make the process easier for first-time homebuyers.
While young men tend to live with their parents more than with a partner or spouse, single women are the second-largest homebuying group in the U.S.
Buying a home can be costly, especially when you foresee several mishaps by failing to hire a home inspector before purchasing. These tips will guide you on what to inspect before buying a house.
Tips from the experts on how to spot black mold, and why you should probably get a professional inspection.
See the reasons why an appraisal comes in low. When buying or selling a home a low real estate appraisal can cause problems with the sale.
Many people misunderstand this crucial component of the home buying experience.
By Lauren Topor Buying a new home is an exciting time. Although you may be busy planning new projects, picking out paint colors and decorating your new space, there are a few essential maintenance mea...
Buying stuff online has spoiled us with “one-click ordering.” If only buying a house were so easy. A lot of people stumble into the whole thing and try to figure it out as they go. That’s tough; we’ve been there. From that first home — little more than a cottage, really, but what seemed like...Read More
At Planwise we did some research on prospective homebuyers about six weeks ago. We surveyed more than 1,200 people and initially asked this qualifying question: Are you planning to buy a home within the next three years?