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For many first-time buyers, saving for a down payment feels like an impossible hurdle. That’s not surprising, considering many people still believe that you need 20% of the purchase price saved up to even qualify for a loan.

If real estate agents earned a dollar every time they heard someone say, “I’m waiting until the new year to buy a house,” they wouldn’t retire rich, but it might be enough to fill up their gas tank…with premium!

We’ve all been there. Standing in a long line at a busy coffee shop, stomach rumbling as you wait for a table at a popular restaurant, or holding on the phone as elevator music plays endlessly. You glance at your watch, shift from foot to foot, and start to wonder if…

If you’re considering selling your house “for sale by owner” (FSBO), you probably think now is as good a time as any in history to give it a try.

Homebuyers often have mixed feelings about homeowner associations (HOAs)…

The holiday season is a busy time for most people filled with shopping for gifts, going to parties, hosting guests, and perhaps traveling to visit loved ones. Amid all the holiday cheer and festivities, shopping for a home often doesn’t make the list of top things to do.

When you buy a new construction home, many buyers assume that you must buy directly from the builder.

When you list your home, the hope is that it will sell quickly and profitably. But that isn’t always the case, and in some situations your home may linger on the market to the point that your listing contract expires.

Many would-be buyers have been holding off on buying homes until after the election, as well as some sellers who’ve been waiting until post-election to list their homes. And all of that waiting is evident in the real estate market. According to a recent article from…

A “contingent offer” is when you make an offer on a home and the seller accepts it, but the actual purchase is contingent on certain criteria being met.

Coming up with a down payment is difficult and can take years, and is often one of the biggest hurdles for first-time home buyers.

When you work with a real estate agent, you want to work with someone that’s an expert in the neighborhood. Working with an agent who is well-versed in the area you’re targeting can be an incredible resource in finding the right home, especially if you’re moving…