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What to look for when touring a new construction home

Tips for evaluating spec, production, semi-custom and custom projects.

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

What to look for when touring a new construction home — What to look for when touring a new construction home

Tips for evaluating spec, production, semi-custom and custom projects.

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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

How to hire the right real estate agent for your home sale — How to hire the right real estate agent for your home sale

Look for expertise, experience and compatibility.

Dec 05, 2025

Essential repair records sellers should gather before listing — Essential repair records sellers should gather before listing

Here's what you need to show buyers to document home's maintenance history.

Dec 11, 2025

How sellers should prepare for closing day — How sellers should prepare for closing day

Discover key tasks, paperwork and potential pitfalls before property transfer.

Dec 11, 2025

Local Insights

Why dog amenities are the new must‑have feature in multifamily buildings — Why dog amenities are the new must‑have feature in multifamily buildings

Urban residents seek features that simplify life with pets.

Jan 27, 2026

Don’t slip up: Experts offer tips for winter roof clearing — Don’t slip up: Experts offer tips for winter roof clearing

People should consider collapse warning signs and their roof shapes.

Nov 20, 2025

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

What to consider when choosing a rental location — What to consider when choosing a rental location

Lifestyle, commute time and school districts are factors in your decision.

Dec 18, 2025

Architectural Styles

The US has Carpenter Gothic design to thank for some of its gingerbread cottages — The US has Carpenter Gothic design to thank for some of its gingerbread cottages

The 19th-century movement offered smaller homes with lots of icing-like details.

Jan 15, 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

What makes an Italianate home such a chef's kiss — What makes an Italianate home such a chef's kiss

These homes are known for ornate cornices, bracketed roofs and narrow windows.

Nov 12, 2025

Wondering whether it's a Second Empire home? Just look at the roof. — Wondering whether it's a Second Empire home? Just look at the roof.

These 19th-century homes evoked modernity and innovation.

Nov 07, 2025

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