Home Buying

10 US Cities Where Buyers Earning Under $95,000 Can Comfortably Afford a Home: Report

A new analysis from Redfin found that the income needed to afford a home in the US fell to $115,000 nationally, but this is lower in several cities.

Buying Real Estate with Bitcoin: How Practical Is It?

Real Estate Tips: A Step-By-Step Home Buying Checklist for 2024

To help you close on your dream home, we created a home-buying guide that considers recent changes in the home-buying process.

10 Beach Towns With the Most Affordable Homes for Buyers: Report

This list only includes cities with sandy, public-access ocean beaches. A large majority of Americans dream of owning a property near the beach, but the high price of coastal real estate can be an obstacle.

10 States Where Buyers Are Required To Pay the Highest Unexpected Homebuying Costs: Report

The unexpected property fees that buyers need to pay when buying a home range from $11,000 to almost $18,000.

Despite National Woes, Bay Area Housing Prices Hit New Highs

5 Cities Where Millenials Might Have a Better Chance of Buying a Home: Report

At least 78% of baby boomers previously said they have no plans of downsizing and selling their homes as they grow older.

Pre-Existing Home Prices Dropped For First Time In 11 Years In February

10 Costs of Purchasing a Home That Every Buyer Should Know About

Many home buyers only prepare money to cover the property's purchase price. However, there are other costs associated with purchasing a home. Here's a list.

5 Important Things To Know Before Buying an Unfinished Home

Unfinished homes can be an exciting investment, but they can come with challenges and considerations. Here are some of the important things to know before investing in an unfinished home.

Your Pet Project: Getting Your Home Ready for a New Dog

5 Things To Consider When Shopping for a Home as a Fur-Parent

If you're a fur parent planning to go house hunting soon, here are five factors to keep in mind when shopping for a home.

Debunking 5 Common Home-Buying Myths

There are many advices about homeownership that can potentially lead homebuyers down the wrong path. Here are some of the most common myths.

Real Estate Platform Ribbon Launches in Florida, Opening Impressive Financing Options

Ribbon, the tech platform for real estate needs, has expanded into Florida, entering with the most competitive offers of owning houses.

Can Luck and Superstition Belief Affect Home Buying Decisions?

House number 13 or 66? Hard pass for some superstitious homebuyers. Counting the number of stair steps, windows facing the east, bringing rice and salt during move in day.

Home Sellers Find Less Confident in Selling Houses Amid Pandemic

A recent survey shows both buyers and sellers are losing confidence in the home market due to COVID-19 pandemic.

New Homebuyer Programs Being Implemented for Maryland People

Maryland residents can take advantage of the Homebuyer Program that is being implemented by their local government. It prioritizes first-time buyers.

61% of Americans Say Now Is a Good Time to Buy

61% of Americans Believe Now Is a Good Time to Buy a Home

The number of Americans who say that now is a good time for home buying increased in June. the latest survey says.

5 Things You Should Not Do Before Closing on a House

When buying a home, there are several things you should and not to do before closing a real estate transaction. Your real estate agent and mortgage broker are excellent sources of advice and information about different things you should and should not do when buying a property. This article will tackle the things to avoid before closing on a home.

Avoid Regret: Here Is What to Look for Prior to Buying a House

A lot of people work long and hard before they can get the money that they need to be able to afford a house or at least a downpayment for a loan. That’s why when the time has come to pick out that house that they worked for, people often rush into decisions.

Here's What You Need to Know Before You Buy a House at Auction

Auctions are a great and often fun way of purchasing a home. If you are the type who loves the adrenaline rush that bidding wars bring, then buying a home at auction is for you. Here's what you need to know before you join the bidding war.

How to Find a "Walkable" Neighborhood

How will you know if the neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly? Here are some tips that will help you spot a walkable community.

Latest Report: There Are Still Pandemic-Priced Homes For Sale

The U.S. housing market is showing signs that it is slowly emerging from the downturn brought about by the pandemic. Low inventory and growing buyer demand are pushing prices up, but one study has revealed that there are still sellers that price their homes lower than market levels despite the demand.

Home-Buying Demand Rises 22% | Latest Report

Seasonally adjusted homebuying demand, for the full week ending May 31, has risen 22 percent from its January and February levels, according to the latest data.

Some Buyers, Sellers Want Reassurances First Before They Participate in Open Houses Again

While a majority of consumers - 65 percent - are willing to attend an open house without hesitation, but others want specific reassurances first, including approval of a COVID-19 vaccine, research findings say.