8 Signs It's Time to Walk (and Maybe Run) Away From a Home
It happens: You’re buying a home, but something just doesn’t feel right. Are you just getting cold feet—after all, this is likely the...
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by Kristine Gill via realtor.com
- Oct 21, 2019
- 4 min
5 Indications That You Could, in Fact, Afford to Buy a House Now
So you're ready to ditch your landlord and the noisy neighbors who live above you. But instead of seeking out another place to rent, have...
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By Daniel Bortz via realtor.com
- Oct 15, 2019
- 4 min
5 Crucial Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Fixer-Upper
Thinking about buying a fixer-upper? Join the club. Blame it on the popularity of renovation reality TV or just the fact that people are...
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By Terri Williams via realtor.com
- Sep 24, 2019
- 3 min
What Does 'Move-in Ready' Mean? 7 Characteristics You Should Expect to See
During a home search, you'll probably hear the phrase “move-in ready” used to describe a property. But what does move-in ready really...
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By Jamie Wiebe via realtor.com
- Sep 9, 2019
- 4 min
5 Things Every First-Time Home Buyer Needs to Know
Here's what every first-time home buyer needs to know to dive into house hunting with confidence—and with as few curveballs as possible....
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by Kali Geldis via credit.com
- Sep 3, 2019
- 7 min
13 Things I Realized After I Bought My First House
As soon as my husband and I pulled up to see the house we’d eventually buy, it already had a good vibe to it. A blue house with a red...
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By Angela Colley via realtor.com
- Aug 28, 2019
- 3 min
Home Buyers: Don’t Wait Forever for The One
When you’re dating, you can spend years searching for the perfect relationship only to—possibly—wait too long and miss out on something...
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By Lisa Johnson Mandell via realtor.com
- Aug 5, 2019
- 3 min
The Worst Mortgage Advice Home Buyers Actually Believe
Getting a mortgage is a daunting prospect, which explains why so many people seem eager to pat your hand and say, “Let me give you a...
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By Sara Rathner via realtor.com
- Jul 31, 2019
- 4 min
Don't Be Shocked by These Hidden Costs of Buying a Home
When you're thinking about buying your first home, it might seem like it's all about the down payment. You save for years to have it, and...
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by Lisa Gordon via realtor.com
- Jul 15, 2019
- 4 min
5 Common Real Estate Closing Day Surprises and How to Deal
A real estate closing is an anxiety-inducing time, even if it goes smoothly. Add something unexpected, and it will throw you for a loop....
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by G. M. FILISKO via houselogic.com
- Jul 9, 2019
- 2 min
How to Negotiate Your Best House Buy
Buying a home can be emotional, but negotiating the price shouldn’t be. The key to saving money when purchasing a home is sticking to a...
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By Jeanne Sager via realtor.com
- Jun 24, 2019
- 3 min
The Home Inspection Checklist: Don't Buy a House Without It
A home inspection checklist is a rundown of features throughout a house that might be faulty or need fixing. Home inspectors use these...
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By Margaret Heidenry via realtor.com
- Jun 10, 2019
- 4 min
7 Massive Mistakes People Make When They Move
Whether you struck oil—black gold, Texas tea—and are moving to posh Southern California (that's a reference to “The Beverly Hillbillies,”...
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By Cathie Ericson via realtor.com
- May 28, 2019
- 3 min
What Is Escrow? How It Keeps Home Buyers and Sellers Safe
What is escrow? In real estate, an escrow account is a secure holding area where important items (e.g., the earnest money check and...
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Tara Mastroeni via Forbes.com
- May 22, 2019
- 3 min
Real Estate Agents Answer: What Are The Biggest Money Mistakes Buyers Make?
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you'll ever make, so there's no question that you should make an effort to spend your money...
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By Daniel Bortz via realtor.com
- Apr 22, 2019
- 3 min
6 Things You'll Love—and Hate—About Buying a Home This Spring
Welcome to the best—and worst—time to buy a home: spring! Yes, it's peak home-buying season. However, it’s no bed of roses. Knowing what...
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By Angela Colley via realtor.com
- Mar 5, 2019
- 9 min
How to Improve Your Credit Score Before You Buy a House
If you're hoping to buy a house soon, one little number you'll want to bring up to snuff is your credit score. Your credit score is a...
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by Casey Fleming via realestate.com
- Feb 21, 2019
- 3 min
On Your Mark: How to Get Ready for Spring Home Buying Season
The real estate market heats up in spring. Sellers list and buyers start looking. Today’s real estate market is very competitive,...
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By Jamie Wiebe via realtor.com
- Jan 28, 2019
- 4 min
There Goes the Neighborhood: Watch Out for These 7 Red Flags When Buying a Home
Finally, you've done it: You've scoured the market for available homes—and then some—and found one you can't stop thinking about. It's...
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By Nichole Odijk DeMario via realtor.com
- Jan 6, 2019
- 3 min
How to Buy a Home Without a 20% Down Payment
One of the first things you'll hear when you start considering homeownership is that even with a mortgage, you'll need a hefty chunk of...
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