Latest Articles About Buying a Home

How to move: A guide to packing, planning and settling in

When moving, buyers and sellers have to balance packing up their lives while still functioning in their space and finding a new home.

Your guide to understanding new construction home warranties

Newly constructed homes often come with modern design elements, energy-efficient building materials, brand-new appliances and other features that existing homes often don’t have.

FHA 203(k) loan: Buy and renovate fixer-uppers with one mortgage

Buying a home that's a fixer-upper can be a less expensive way to acquire your first house. Updating a property can help you build equity. To help homeowners achieve these goals, the Federal Housing Administration offers two financing options that combine mortgage and renovation loans:

How appraisals help buyers and lenders avoid costly mistakes

Appraising a house is a necessary part of the homebuying process. It protects both the lender and the buyer, real estate professionals told Homes.com.

Your guide to designing and building your custom home in 11 steps

It sounds pretty straightforward: To design and build your custom home, start by brainstorming your vision, establishing a budget and selecting a plot of land in a desirable area with zoning regulations that accommodate your plans. From there, secure financing, assemble a team and begin construction.

Your step-by-step guide to investing in residential real estate

Investing in residential real estate can be lucrative. From single-family homes to multifamily units, each property type presents a unique mix of benefits.

Your guide to buying a new construction home in 13 steps

As today’s housing market evolves, more buyers are purchasing a new home based on several driving factors. According to Homes.com/YouGov 2025 new construction research, most buyers referenced a life-stage change, the desire for a larger home, no longer wanting to rent and future investment potential as key reasons for purchasing a new home.

How credit scores affect your ability to get a mortgage

Lenders hate risk. They need reassurances that the money they loan will be repaid. One of the key tools they use to assess risk is a borrower’s credit rating — a metric that helps determine whether they’re making a sound financial decision. In fact, lenders often offer lower interest rates to attract creditworthy borrowers.

From identity theft to straw buyers, there are many facets to mortgage fraud

Mortgage fraud became a hot topic after President Trump tried to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over claims of mortgage fraud — allegations she denies and for which she hasn't been charged.

Your frequently asked questions about the Federal Reserve answered

Mortgage rates, home prices and buyer demand could shift because the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, its first reduction in nine months, and signaled more reductions to come.