Category: Home Buying
Want to buy a second home? Read this first
Buying your first home is one of the best financial decisions you can make. So when you find the perfect vacation spot, decide you want …
How to afford a first home in Ohio
Real estate competition has been brewing in the Buckeye State, as everywhere else. The median sales price for a home in Ohio rose to …
A first-time homebuyer’s guide to Arizona
First-time homebuyers in Arizona are facing many of the same challenges as buyers across the rest of the country. Thanks to high prices, low Inventory, …
Here’s how much it really costs to live alone
Moving out of your parental home for the first time can be incredibly exciting: It’s a major milestone in the process of adulting and becoming independent. …
A first-time homebuyer’s guide to New Jersey
The Garden State saw record real estate sales in some areas in recent years as city dwellers fled to the suburbs and more rural areas …
This woman became a real estate millionaire before 30. Here’s how she did it
Before turning 30, Dandan Zhu reached financial independence and quit her day job. She still does some recruiting work and real estate investing on her …
Illinois first-time homebuyer programs
Thanks to high prices, low Inventory, and fierce competition from outside investors and cash buyers, diving into a strong seller’s market as a first-time buyer …
Here’s how much a scenic view costs across America
Some of America’s most expensive neighborhoods have the best scenic views in the country. New York’s Upper East Side overlooks Central Park. Beverly Hills has …
Homebuyers: How to tell if you’re moving into a good neighborhood
In today’s hypercompetitive housing market, buyers don’t have a lot of leverage. Many prospective buyers, facing rising interest rates and tightened loan requirements, have gotten creative …
5 assistance programs for first-time homebuyers in Tennessee
It’s a long journey through the 440-mile length of Tennessee. That’s why the Volunteer State is divided into three Grand Divisions — East Tennessee, Middle …
Your essential guide to moving to a new state
Moving to a new state is a huge, multifaceted process. On one end, you’re selling your home, packing up everything you own, and hitting the road. If …
Everything you need to know about buying a first home in Florida
Florida’s ever-growing population, robust job growth, and new industries all make for a hot real estate market. This year is no exception. Home prices …
Don’t miss these homeowner benefits in the Inflation Reduction Act
With the signing of the historic Inflation Reduction Act, homeowners will receive thousands of dollars in tax incentives to improve their home’s energy efficiency in …
Investment pro: Housing doesn’t look good, but this ain’t 2008
We’re at a point in the economic cycle where depending on your opinion of whether we’re headed for a serious downturn or not, you can …
Expensive US towns where homes are sitting empty
A March LendingTree study found more than 16 million vacant housing units in the U.S. This figure may seem steep but becomes more reasonable when you consider …
The largest residential home in every state
The average size of a newly constructed home in the United States has more than tripled over the last 75 years, from 797 square feet …
Cities where it’s easy to rent a home with a big dog
Finding a rental that accepts your kind of pet is no picnic. With rental prices rising by up to 40% and a fur-baby boom of 23 million pandemic pets, Americans …
Your credit score can save you 6-figures on a mortgage. Here’s how
Everyone knows buying a home without a great credit score is more expensive. Everyone knows the worse your credit is, the more expensive loans are. …
How to find the best mortgage rates in Hawaii as a first-time homebuyer
Owning a home in Hawaii is a dream shared by many islanders (and people around the world who hope to be islanders someday). But it …
Raleigh real estate: ‘If we are in a recession, it’s hard to tell’
If Raleigh had a report card showing the strength of its housing market, job prospects, quality of life, educational opportunities, and amenities, it would be …
The most equity-rich homeowners in America live here
Nearly half of U.S. mortgage payers own at least 50 percent equity, according to ATTOM’s Q2 2022 Home Equity & Underwater Report. This means that the balance of …
Can you afford a home despite rising mortgage rates?
Mortgage rates have been going up, up and up in 2022, making homeownership more costly — even if house prices level off. In fact, consumers …
Considering selling your home to an ‘iBuyer’? Read this first
An iBuyer is a tech-based real estate company that uses data analytics and algorithms to value homes and uses a huge war chest of investor funds to …
The ultimate guide to buying a first home in Texas
Everything about Texas is big, including the housing market. The second largest state (behind Alaska) and the second most populous (behind California) has seen enormous …
Bought a home with undisclosed flaws? Sue the inspector, not the seller
Your new home has a septic tank instead of being connected to the sewer. Or, something ominous is lurking underneath your floorboards, like termites, rodents …
10 expenses that new homebuyers often forget to budget for
After you purchase a new home, there are many things to budget for, such as moving costs, new furniture, and of course, ongoing expenses such as …
Inflation could mean your house is underinsured. Here’s why
With home construction costs continuing to soar due to issues with the supply chain, labor shortages, and worsening natural disasters, many homeowners could be left underinsured. …
How much home can you really afford?
Both your income and your debt determine how much house you can afford. Mortgage lenders plug these figures into certain calculations and ratios to come …
This is the #1 long-term risk for real estate investing
Real estate investing is a tough business. Stiff competition for deals, complicated legal and financing procedures, and the risks of problem renters have always meant …
These US metro areas have the most million-dollar homes
Though home prices have risen significantly over the past two years, paying $1 million or more for a house may still seem excessive to most Americans. …
