This One Rookie Homebuyer Move Drives Real Estate Agents Crazy Getty Images Most homebuyers understand the perils of making a financial misstep like buying more house than they can afford or ending up with a money pit that requires unexpected, big-budget repairs. After all, buying a home is likely the most important financial decision you’ll […]
How to Pick a Real Estate Agent When You’re Ready to Buy Your First Home kali9/iStock Wondering how to choose a Realtor®? Purchasing a new home takes some serious prep work—from cleaning up your credit score to amassing a down payment. But, hey, we’re just getting started! You also need a comrade in arms: a close ally […]
The Homebuyer Burnout Epidemic: Why House Hunting Feels So Hopeless Now—and When the Agony Will End Getty Images When Jenna Watts moved to Savannah, GA, where her husband, Gil, was born and raised, she expected the couple would be renters for a year or two at the most. The couple began house hunting in October […]
Homebuyers Beware: You Might Have To Pay More Property Taxes Than You Think Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (3) Price is one of the most critical factors in buying a home. But there’s something else you need to consider when budgeting for a new house: property taxes. When scrolling listings for your dream home, […]
There are several things to think about when deciding whether to buy a home or rent one. What’s best for you will depend on your particular circumstances and objectives, as both solutions offer advantages and disadvantages. In order to help you make the best choice for you, we’ll examine the main distinctions between renting and […]
On the House: Is Down Payment Assistance Available to First-Time Homebuyers? Getty Images / Realtor.com Q: What kind of down payment assistance programs are available to first-time homebuyers? Who doesn’t love free money—especially when it can help you to afford your first home? Saving up for a down payment on your first home isn’t fun. […]
What Is Radon? How to Check a Home for This Silent and Deadly Threat JacobH/iStock It may sound like something straight out of “Star Wars,” but radon is actually a dangerous radioactive chemical that lurks far closer to home—in fact, it could be in your home right now. (Cue Darth Vader theme music.) And there’s […]
Starter Home Prices Are Soaring and Luxury Is in a Slump—What’s Going On? Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (3) For those navigating America’s residential real estate market, it’s lately felt a bit like an out-of-control cargo train, ever threatening to veer off the tracks—stomach-churning price accelerations followed by interest rate hikes slamming the brakes. […]
The 10 Best Real Estate Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2023 Getty Images The housing market has been brutal for first-time homebuyers. And now, just as prices are finally beginning to slacken and the bidding wars are dying down, higher mortgage interest rates have turned the prospect of homeownership into a financial impossibility for many. […]
Why Purchasing New Construction Can Be a Smart Move for First-Time Homebuyers Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might presume they’re better off going used rather than new—in other words, purchasing a pre-existing property rather than pricey new construction. While it’s true that brand-new homes often come with a heftier price tag upfront, these properties can […]
