Buying a Home

A row of white and blue two-story homes is situated along a modern suburban street. Trees, green grass, and flowers surround the homes. Partly sunny skies provide abundant daylight.

A row of white and blue two-story homes is situated along a modern suburban street. Trees, green grass, and flowers surround the homes. Partly sunny skies provide abundant daylight.

All aspects of the homebuying process: getting started, planning and affordability, house hunting, making an offer, closing, moving in. Life events, rent vs buy, “is now a good time,” budgting, mortgage basics, pre-approval, credit, search strategy, offers, inspections, negotiation, closing process, moving logistics.

Buying a Home

The Perfect Home Checklist

You’ve considered your budget and your location, now it’s time to get specific about the ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

What Does an Agent Do for You? Part 1 – Fiduciary Duties

When researching agents, it’s important to understand what they do and what you need to ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

The Ultimate Homebuyer’s Guide: Preparation & Research

A home is only as strong as its foundation. The same goes for buying a ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

Make Yourself a Better Borrower

Buying a home isn’t a decision you can make overnight. There are things you need ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

Tips to Saving for a New Home

Every day and every penny counts. By making small changes now, you can cut ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

Before You Start: Learn the Basics of Buying a Home

You don’t need to be ready right away, but once you’ve got a game plan ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

Set Your Home Buying Budget

While it’s tempting to start looking at dream homes right off the bat, you need ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

What Does an Agent Do for You? Part 2 – Services

What home buying services does your agent provide? Now that you know what they’re legally ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

Points, APRs, and Other Homebuyer Fees

What are points? Points are fees your lender charges, usually 1 or 2 percent of ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

What Is an Escrow Account?

You’re going to hear the word “escrow” a lot when you’re buying a home, whether ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

Choose the Right Mortgage Type for You

Once you’re pre-approved, you can take a deeper dive into exactly what type of mortgage ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

Who’s Who in Getting a Mortgage

To better understand how mortgages work, learn the players involved in securing a mortgage at ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

The Low Down on Down Payments

Determine Your Down Payment Don’t make the mistake of looking at all your assets and ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

What Happens When Your Loan Is Sold?

Once you close on the home, it’s common for your loan to be sold. Don’t ...

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October 22, 2026

Buying a Home

If You’re Rejected for a Mortgage

If you’re application is rejected, don’t panic. There are many reasons you get rejected for ...

By Movoto Editorial Team

October 22, 2026

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