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How to Save for a House

While saving for your first home can seem overwhelming, there are plenty of tips and helpful hints to help you succeed. Our first-time buyer’s guide has everything you need to get started!

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Can a Buyer Back Out of a Home Purchase Contract?

In an intense seller’s market, it’s not unusual to see buyers waive contingencies or place an offer on a house sight unseen — both of which can lead to buyer’s remorse. Once a buyer’s offer is accepted by the seller, the buyer is contractually obligated to the home purchase. Or are they?

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Buying, Dream Homes

The 5 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home in 2021

Need a place to have a quiet, convenient getaway all to yourself? These five towns are the best places to buy a vacation home this year!

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Moving With Kids: What Did They Love, Hate, And Learn?

Moving with kids can be downright stressful! Two months into our new home, I sat down with my girls to get their take on the good, bad and ugly.

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What to Know About Discount Points in Real Estate

While not a solution for everyone, understanding mortgage points may save you thousands of dollars over the life of a loan. Here’s what you should know!

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When Will U.S. Buyers See Relief from Skyrocketing Home Prices?

U.S. home prices have risen for an astounding 110 months straight; will buyers see any relief in 2021? Analyst Steve Cook shares his insights.

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Building a Home, Home Improvement, New Home Construction

How to Protect Yourself from a Mechanics Lien

Unsatisfied with your contractor? If you withhold payment, they can place a mechanics lien on your home. Here’s how to navigate this tricky situation.

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How to Decide What to Offer on a House

In a hot seller’s market, how can a homebuyer ensure that their offer price is competitive right out of the gate? Follow these agent tips to learn more!

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Building a Home, Moving

5 Stress-Free Tips to Settle Into Your New Home Build!

Moving into a new home build can be exciting, but also extremely overwhelming. These 5 tips will help you enjoy the process and get settled in stress-free!

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Real Estate Investing for Beginners: Rental Houses

As we inch closer to a post-pandemic world, the current market for tenants has never been better. Should you invest in a single-family rental property?

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How to Avoid a Disaster When Buying Sight Unseen

A Homes.com survey of over 1,500 homebuyers found that 42% are willing to buy sight unseen, or at least consider it. But, can it be done safely?

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Building a Home, Finance, New Home Construction

How to Break Down Your New Home Build Budget

From buying land to selecting materials, finishings and furnishings, how do you budget for your new home build? Brooke Cribbs breaks it down!

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3 Ways Homebuyer Protections Hurt You In A Seller’s Market

It’s an intense seller’s market these days. Can homebuyer protections still be used without sacrificing competitive advantage? Here’s what you should know.

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Earnest Money And Deposits: 4 Things You Should Know

Which type of pre-payment offers the most benefits and least risk? Here are four things you should know about earnest money and deposits.

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Top U.S. Cities to Find the Oldest and Newest Homes for Sale

Which U.S. cities have the highest percentage of oldest and newest homes for sale? Our team did the research – did your city make the list?

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This Tool Helps Find the Perfect Real Estate Agent for You

In order to find an agent that best suits your needs, Homes.com has introduced, and upgraded, our “Agent Search” feature.

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Building a Home, New Home Construction

Why We Built A New Home, and What We Learned Along The Way

Life in quarantine raised some serious questions for the Cribbs family, including how building a new home might fit into their future. Here’s a look into their journey!

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4 Cities to Buy in Right Now – And 4 to Look Out For

Housing market conditions are tough for buyers, but are there “safer” cities to buy in right now? Analyst Lew Sichelman takes a closer look.

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5 Reasons You Should Pay for a Pre-Drywall Inspection

Here’s why a pre-drywall inspection was a crucial part of Brooke Cribbs’ home building process, and why you should consider one, too!

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Buying, First Time Home Buyer's Guide

In the Market? Here’s What You Should Know About Contingencies

Even in a seller’s market, the majority of purchase contracts still include contingencies. Here’s a primer to help you navigate any that come your way!

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