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First-time homebuyer programs: How to get grants, loans, down payment help

Buying a Home

First-time homebuyer programs: How to get grants, loans, down payment help

Explore assistance options, eligibility details and practical steps to help you purchase your first property.

Buying a Home

10 tips for purchasing a home in spring 2026 — 10 tips for purchasing a home in spring 2026

Make your offer more attractive when it's time to buy.

Mar 27, 2026

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

Selling a Home

10 tips for selling your home in spring 2026 — 10 tips for selling your home in spring 2026

Experts share what sellers need to do now.

Mar 20, 2026

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

How can a seller back out of a real estate contract? — How can a seller back out of a real estate contract?

Know your legal options, understand the risks and protect your home sale from costly mistakes.

May 19, 2026

When a short sale makes sense for struggling homeowners — When a short sale makes sense for struggling homeowners

The complex process takes patience and expert guidance.

May 14, 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

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

How to find a roommate when renting — How to find a roommate when renting

A guide to evaluating compatibility, screening candidates and setting expectations before signing a lease.

Mar 24, 2026

What renters should know before applying for Section 8 assistance — What renters should know before applying for Section 8 assistance

A guide to eligibility rules, waitlists, inspections and how the program works for tenants.

Mar 12, 2026

Local Insights

What is a mother-in-law suite? Benefits, design ideas and costs — What is a mother-in-law suite? Benefits, design ideas and costs

Explore the advantages, and other uses like a home office or rental income.

Apr 15, 2026

Moving survival kit: Essential items to have before unpacking — Moving survival kit: Essential items to have before unpacking

Here’s what you'll need the first few days while you're still living in boxes.

Oct 21, 2025

Sunroom additions: Design ideas and considerations for your home — Sunroom additions: Design ideas and considerations for your home

Explore styles, materials and features to find the perfect match for your house and budget.

Apr 15, 2026

10 ways to fit in like a true Miamian — 10 ways to fit in like a true Miamian

Here's how to navigate life in the 'Magic City,' known for its tropical climate and rich Latin culture.

Feb 19, 2026

Architectural Styles

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

For some buyers, Georgian homes offer lasting appeal — For some buyers, Georgian homes offer lasting appeal

These rational, highly symmetrical homes were popular in the 18th century.

Nov 24, 2025

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