In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the home. From …

A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some professionals took advantage of the situation and purchased a bigger home. Other people …

While looking for a home can be thrilling and enjoyable, serious homebuyers should begin their search at a lender's office rather than at an open house. Most sellers anticipate buyers to have a pre-approval letter and will be more likely to work with those who can demonstrate that they …

In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found the home of your …

For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure about the home buying process and what they can afford. It found:

• “1 in 4 underestimated their buying potential by $150k …

In a typical market, having an expert adviser lead you through the process of purchasing or selling a home is beneficial. That person can help you with crucial matters such as effectively pricing your house or the initial actions to take when you're ready to buy. The current market, …

One of the biggest hurdles in buying a home is coming up with a down payment—the large chunk of cash that’s typically required to secure a mortgage for a house.

Fortunately, most lenders today offer a wide range of down payment options for 5%, 10%, 15%, or …

Buying a condominium is quite different from buying a single-family home. Apart from sharing walls and perhaps lowering maintenance expenses, acquiring a condominium (or condo) differs greatly from financing a traditional single-family home. In truth, the wide range of logistics, financing possibilities, and extra fees may astound you. If …

Mortgage sounds like a lot of processes, and a ton of paperwork. But mortgages don’t have to be scary. It's just the same as other business transactions. 

To avoid mortgage mistakes, here are some of the things you can do:

1. Communicate with All Parties

This …

When you're buying a house, your offer marks the beginning of a back-and-forth between you and the seller, typically with a real estate professional advising you both.

The more intentional you are about your offer, the better your chances of making a successful bid. Here are the …