Category: <span>Buying</span>

Find the Perfect Home in the Perfect Location with Our Map Feature

Finding the perfect home for you and your family is challenging, especially if you’re looking for a home in a…

Understanding Your Home Appraisal

After your offer is accepted, the race to closing is on! One of the hurdles in your path to homeownership will be the appraisal. Here’s what you need to know.

Buying, Finance, Home Improvement

Should You Invest in a Fixer-Upper?

Buying a fixer-upper can either be a great investment or a money pit. Here’s how to choose the right house for you and your family.

Buying

Should You Avoid Contingencies in a Seller’s Market?

Should you sacrifice contingencies in order to get your offer accepted? In a seller’s market, some buyers may choose to, but there’s risk involved.

Open House sign if front of house for sale

Buying, Selling a Home

Open House Etiquette

Open houses can be great for buyers, sellers, and agents. But if you’ve never attended or hosted one before, you might be wondering what’s considered appropriate and what isn’t.

Buying

How to Avoid a Disaster When Buying Sight Unseen

Thinking about buying a house sight unseen? These tips could help you avoid disaster!

Moving

Tips for Moving with Kids

Moving with kids comes with its own challenges. Here’s how to help your kids through the move, whether it’s across town or across the country.

Buying

How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent

Whether buying or selling, finding the right real estate agent is the first step on your journey. Here’s how to find an agent using Homes.com.

Buying, Home Improvement, Selling a Home

How to Know If It’s Time to Sell Your House

Should you stay or should you go? Making the decision to sell your house isn’t easy. Here’s how to decide if the time is right.

Building a Home, New Home Construction

Why Pay for a Pre-Drywall Inspection?

Do you need a pre-drywall inspection? What is it, anyway? When building a house, this inspection could be crucial. Here’s why.

Buying

Your Guide to Buying a Historic Home

Historic houses provide a sense of elegance and mystery, but what does it take to own one? Let’s explore everything you need to know before buying a historic home.

Buying

What Is an HOA, or Homeowners Association?

You find the perfect house, but it’s in a community with an HOA. What does that mean, exactly, and how much will it cost?

Buying, Finance, Selling a Home

Earnest Money Deposits Questions and Answers

Wondering why earnest money is usually included with an offer? We answer some common questions about earnest money deposits.

Buying, Selling a Home

What Is an MLS?

You might hear your real estate agent talk about an MLS. What is that, exactly? Here’s what you need to know about multiple listing services.

Building a Home, Finance, New Home Construction

How to Save Money When Building a House

Building a house can be expensive, but there are ways to curb the costs. From buying land to choosing materials, here’s how to build a house on a budget.

Buying

What to Know Before Buying a Waterfront Property

Before you sign on that dotted line to purchase a lakefront property of your own, there are several important factors to consider.

Buying, First Time Home Buyer's Guide

Understanding Contingent Offers

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!

Buying

How to Buy a Vacation Home

If vacation’s all you ever wanted, perhaps a vacation home would make it easier to find time to get away….

couple looking online to buy their first home

First Time Home Buyer's Guide

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!

Buying

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?

Buying, Dream Homes

Home Sweet Homes

Buying

Find the Perfect Home in the Perfect Location with Our Map Feature

Understanding Your Home Appraisal

Should You Invest in a Fixer-Upper?

Should You Avoid Contingencies in a Seller’s Market?

Open House Etiquette

How to Avoid a Disaster When Buying Sight Unseen

Tips for Moving with Kids

How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent

How to Know If It’s Time to Sell Your House

Why Pay for a Pre-Drywall Inspection?

Your Guide to Buying a Historic Home

What Is an HOA, or Homeowners Association?

Earnest Money Deposits Questions and Answers

What Is an MLS?

How to Save Money When Building a House

What to Know Before Buying a Waterfront Property

Understanding Contingent Offers

How to Buy a Vacation Home

How to Save for a House

Can a Buyer Back Out of a Home Purchase Contract?

The 5 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home

What to Know About Discount Points in Real Estate

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

How to Protect Yourself from a Mechanics Lien