10 things to look out for during your home inspection
While home inspections technically aren’t a requirement before committing to buying a home, every homebuyer should consider this a critical step, or risk ...
10 common myths about the homebuying process
1. You need 20 percent down to buy Although it is true that most conventional ...
How much does it cost to build a house?
Whether you know how to build a house or not, the thought of building your ...
7 important things that aren’t included in a home inspection
Getting a home inspection is a critical part of buying a home. It’s important for ...
How to buy a house, step by step
Buying a home is a process that begins long before you start touring potential homes. ...
Understanding the Legal Description of Property
Closing on a house can be stressful. Not only are you buying arguably the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy in your life, ...
Is buying a fixer-upper home for you?
While it might seem odd to purchase a home that needs extensive repairs, people end ...
5 Reasons You Should Always Make a Backup Offer
Once you start looking for a house you might find that a lot of the ...
Home Inspection Checklist: What Inspectors Check and What They Miss
A home inspection is a visual examination of a home’s accessible structure, systems and components ...
What contingencies should I put in my offer?
What is a contingency? A home contract contingency is a condition that must be met ...
Who pays closing costs and what are they?
Who pays for closing costs? If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you’re probably hearing a lot about closing costs as you advance further in ...
A 12-step first-time homebuyer guide
Are you a first-time homebuyer? We break down what to expect with this simple step-by-step ...
HVAC systems: what homebuyers need to know
If you are thinking about buying a home, now may be a good time to ...
Going green, what does it really mean?
I once visited a friend in rural Pennsylvania who lived on a street with no ...
What Is a Turn Key House, and What Is Actually Included?
A turn key house is generally a home that is ready for a buyer to ...
