Buying a home - Page 23

What does contingent mean? Contingent real estate offers require something to happen before the deal can close -- for instance, you must get approved for a mortgage. Most offers have some contingencies, but sellers prefer cleaner deals.

By law, a real estate purchase agreement must be in writing. Be aware of potential problems they can contain. Make sure you read and understand them before signing anything.

Counteroffer definition: a proposal in response to a real estate purchase offer. The counter offer means that the seller accepts the buyer's offer, subject to certain changes. The buyer can accept, reject or counter the seller's counter-offer.

If you are an adult child living at home (or if you have an adult child living at home), this guide will help you pull a plan together to get out of your parent's house and into a home of your own.

How to choose A SAFE neighborhood when buying a home? By investigating online and in-person. Here's how.

The costs of owning a home may surprise you if you're a first-timer. House expenses should be part of your budget when you buy a home. Costs of home ownership are manageable if you plan ahead.

Often, the first step to deciding which home to buy starts with deciding which type of home. Condos, single-family residences, zero-lot-lines -- each has its advantages for different kinds of home buyers.

How do discount real estate brokers work? Do discount brokers save homebuyers money?

How much down payment do you need for a house? The average down payment is much less than the 20 percent you think you need.

Dual agency in real estate is almost never a good idea for homebuyers. Here's why you should avoid it, and how to get your own representation.

Whether you call it a purchase agreement, real estate contract, or home purchase agreement, this document is one of the most important things you'll sign in your life. Here's how to get it right.

It's easier to buy a home when you earn more money. This post shows you how to ask for a raise before you apply for a mortgage.

A home inspection is not fun or sexy. But, like health insurance, pulling weeds and annual checkups, it can save you money, prevent mistakes and increase your chances of long and successful home ownership.

How to get out of a real estate contract? There are several ways, including HOA kick-out clauses, contingencies and canceling the contract.

Do you need a real estate agent to buy a house? Not really. But they can save you time and money.