Nov 7, 2022 | Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Clare Trapasso Nov 7, 2022 (Getty Images) Since home prices shot into the stratosphere, many first-time buyers have prayed for them to fall so that they could afford to become homeowners. Their wishes appear to have been granted—and yet, they’re...
Oct 21, 2022 | Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Cathie Ericson Oct 12, 2022 (Getty Images) Getting pre-approved for a mortgage before you make an offer on a house is a smart idea. Why? For one, it can help you get a handle on how much house you can afford. Pre-approval can also help you stand out from...
Aug 30, 2022 | Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Ana Durrani Aug 29, 2022 (Getty Images) A well-designed bathroom in a newly renovated home can woo just about any buyer. It’s hard not to fall for a bathroom outfitted with a new toilet, tub, and tile because—in most instances—that means the loo will be fully...
Aug 22, 2022 | Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Julie Ryan Evans Aug 22, 2022 (EricVega) What is a townhouse? It seems like a simple enough question, but many people actually get it wrong, confusing this type of home with lots of others. We’re here to help! So let’s set the record straight—and help you...
Aug 12, 2022 | Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Kathleen Willcox Aug 11, 2022 (Ted Soqui / Corbis via Getty Images) The threat of wildfires is a dangerous reality in rural and more populous areas alike. And while homebuyers likely know the risk of settling down in a fire-prone area, many may not...
Aug 8, 2022 | Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Margaret Heidenry Aug 7, 2022 (IPGGutenbergUKLtd/iStock) Contingent vs. under contract? Call it what you will—jargon, shorthand, lingo—but every industry, including the real estate world, has its own language, a collection of terms that are essential to...