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What is a nonconforming mortgage? Here’s why you should be cautious of it.

Buying a Home

What is a nonconforming mortgage? Here’s why you should be cautious of it.

These loans can make a purchase possible — but often by allowing buyers to take on more financial risk than standard borrowing permits.

Buying a Home

Buying a home in 10 steps — Buying a home in 10 steps

Homes.com helps you find your community, navigate the mortgage process, negotiate an offer and seal the deal.

Dec 11, 2025

Buying a condo in 10 steps — Buying a condo in 10 steps

Here's what you need to know, from assessing your finances to moving.

Jan 15, 2026

Building a custom home in 10 steps — Building a custom home in 10 steps

A guide to financing, designing and building your own house.

Apr 22, 2026

What determines property value? 12 factors buyers often overlook. — What determines property value? 12 factors buyers often overlook.

Before making an offer, look beyond the house itself. Local conditions can influence future appreciation and resale value.

Jul 01, 2026

Selling a Home

Selling a home in 10 steps — Selling a home in 10 steps

Homes.com helps you get your place show-ready, hire an agent, negotiate offers, and seal the deal.

Dec 18, 2025

The cost of selling a home in 2026 — The cost of selling a home in 2026

Get a clear breakdown of expenses, from agent fees to moving.

Jun 09, 2026

What not to fix when selling a house — What not to fix when selling a house

Discover cost-effective strategies for a smooth sale.

Jun 15, 2026

How much value does fencing add to your home? — How much value does fencing add to your home?

Not all upgrades pay off the same way.

Jun 18, 2026

Renting a Home

How to rent a home in 10 steps — How to rent a home in 10 steps

What to know from checking your credit score to signing the lease to moving in.

Feb 10, 2026

Where renters have the most negotiating power in 2026 — Where renters have the most negotiating power in 2026

Falling rents, rising supply and increased concessions are giving tenants an edge in select U.S. markets this year.

Jun 23, 2026

Renting a home vs. an apartment: What renters need to know — Renting a home vs. an apartment: What renters need to know

Explore living arrangements, monthly expenses and lease flexibility to find the best fit for your situation.

Jun 02, 2026

How to rent out your home: A step-by-step guide for first-time landlords — How to rent out your home: A step-by-step guide for first-time landlords

A practical guide for homeowners to rent out their property, covering legal steps, pricing and tenant screening.

May 12, 2026

Local Insights

Exploring the 10 oldest cities in America — Exploring the 10 oldest cities in America

From San Juan, to New York, to Boston: Discover the rich histories and cultural heritage of these continuously inhabited places.

May 07, 2026

How to keep your home cool in the summer heat — How to keep your home cool in the summer heat

Window treatments, insulation, HVAC care and shade strategies help lower indoor temperatures and energy costs for all climates.

Jun 04, 2026

How to use walk, bike, transit and sound scores in your house-hunting journey — How to use walk, bike, transit and sound scores in your house-hunting journey

Quick ratings that reveal daily livability beyond price and size.

Jun 15, 2026

Top 10 beach towns for buyers — Top 10 beach towns for buyers

Explore coastal cities with lifestyle details, home prices and buyer tips from recent rankings.

Jun 17, 2026

Architectural Styles

A guide to the most popular home architectural styles — A guide to the most popular home architectural styles

How to identify common home styles, their key features, origins and maintenance costs.

Jun 12, 2026

Driven by nostalgia, Colonial Revival homes are everywhere — Driven by nostalgia, Colonial Revival homes are everywhere

But the varied, often hybrid, style can be difficult to pick out.

Apr 15, 2026

The ranch home would like your attention, but it might need some work — The ranch home would like your attention, but it might need some work

These long, single-level homes embodied easy living without aesthetic risk.

Mar 30, 2026

How the hopeful (if rare) International Style came to be — How the hopeful (if rare) International Style came to be

Houses built in this blocky, stark style are not the easiest structures to maintain.

Feb 27, 2026

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