Home Buying

If you've been paying attention to the housing market, you know prices have been rising for the past few years. And that's not going to change anytime soon. Considering how much homeownership costs these days, it pays to know the best time to buy a house to get the...

When homes for sale first hit the market, it's common for real estate agents to arrange for an open house. During an open house, anyone who wants to come and see a home can do so without an appointment. The downside of attending an open house is not having that space...

A good house-hunting checklist helps you keep track of each home you look at so you can match up the features of the home with your housing needs and wants. However, a great house hunting checklist includes items that could make the difference between getting the home...

If you are thinking seriously about buying a home, you have probably heard that you are going to incur closing costs. These are costs you must pay when you close on your mortgage loan and take ownership of your home. They often add up to around 2% to 5% of your home's...

Rising costs are making townhomes more attractive—not just for builders, but for buyers as well. Townhome construction has grown over the last year, making up nearly 13% of all single-family starts, an increase of 38% in one year, BUILDER reports. Robert Dietz, the...

A growing number of consumers are exploring unconventional pathways to homeownership, including buying a home with a friend, family member, or partner, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2021 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. With...