Buying a home - Page 29

Common reasons why home purchase attempts fail, and how you can avoid being the 1-in-25 home buyers whose transactions don't go through.

To find better home values, you may not get to buy in your first choice area. But a smart buy today may get you where you want to be tomorrow.

When you buy a house, you may be competing against many other people. Should you waive contingencies to make yourself a more attractive buyer?

You know it's location, location, location when buying a home. But did you know that the grocery store that's near your home can influence its value?

Does a low down payment affect a home seller's perception? Can a low down payment make it harder for your offers to be taken seriously?

House values have risen at a nice clip, providing an excellent return for recent buyers. But there is still money on the table for tomorrow's buyers.

How to buy a house when the competition is white hot? You may have to move fast. Even make an offer without seeing the property in person. You can do it safely if you build in the right protection.

Buying a home will probably get harder in the next few years, especially for first-timers. Most experts anticipate that rates will rise, and home prices are already doing so.

Today's technology makes it easy to buy a house online. Here's how to do more with less time, and avoid the pitfalls.

Millennial homebuyers are not as rare as the media would have you think. You, too, can break into home buying with the right preparation.

In a seller's market, you have to be on your toes and ready to move quickly. Here's how to compete successfully.

Home prices are rising as demand for housing outstrips demand. You may be able to take advantage of this demand if you play it smart and follow these tips.

Marriage equality has changed the way LGBT couples get mortgages. While there is no such thing as an LGBT mortgage, couples should consider these factors when applying for a mortgage.

The Energy Efficient Mortgage is an add-on to your home purchase or refinance loan that allows you to finance energy-related home improvements.

Millennial homebuyers are finally becoming a force in real estate markets. Here's what you need to know about making the leap to homeownership as a young adult.

Rising mortgage rates mean higher payments, and that impacts home affordability. But the relationship is more complicated than that, and the news may not be as bad as you think.

It's important to know how to choose a home builder because guessing wrong could be very expensive. Here is what you need to know.

How to buy a home and get the best deal. The lowest price is not always the cheapest way to buy. Learn about other concessions and how valuable they can be.

Buying a home without considering utility costs is like buying a car without checking the gas mileage. But many forget to do this when they go shopping.

Buying a home and selling a home, aka a simultaneous closing, can present a timing challenge, but it's definitely possible. Here's what you need to know.