As reported on www.realtor.com by Lisa Gordon | Jun 27, 2017

No matter how great a home looks at first glance, a host of problems could be hiding right under that fresh coat of paint -- which is why buyers will want to scrutinize certain paperwork they'll receive called …

As reported on www.realtor.com by Audrey Ference | Jun 20, 2017

When shopping for a home, it seems like there's something to pay for at every step of the way. To get your mortgage approved—thereby allowing you to actually buy your house—you'll have to pay mortgage fees. The most …

As reported on www.realtor.com by Clare Trapasso | Jun 20, 2017

We're living in expensive times—when a bottle of fresh juice can run you $5, rents and home prices are soaring, and the bills never seem to stop piling up. But aspiring homeowners might soon get a …

As reported on www.zillow.com by Brendon Desimone on 5 June 2017

Your parents' rite of passage may not make sense for you.

When the Baby Boomer generation was venturing into adulthood, it was common to buy a “starter home” — a modest, small dwelling. As their families grew …

With a little effort, you can build a swanky bird paradise even your fussiest feathered friend will love.

It takes more than a bird feeder to attract a colorful variety of songbirds to your backyard. Think of your feeder as a drive-thru fast-food joint in an unsafe …

As reported on www.realtor.com by Daniel Bortz | Apr 26, 2017

The rules on how to buy a house have changed, folks—so if you're serious about becoming a proud homeowner in the near future, you'll want to read this first!

 So what's changed the most in the traditional …

As reported on www.realtor.com by Matt Christensen | Jun 2, 2017

Moving into a home you've just bought is exciting—and sometimes exasperating. That's because, although you might love your new place, you don't know it all that well—which means that sooner or later, you're bound to end up in …

As reported on www.realtor.com by Allison Robicelli | Jun 1, 2017

How to save for a house is probably the first question any aspiring home buyer should ask. After all, a down payment on a home is a sizable sum, averaging around $48,180 if you put down the recommended …

As reported on http://www.realtor.com by Angela Colley | Mar 13, 2017

You got the pre-approval, found a home, and had your offer accepted. Congratulations! All you need to do now is sit back and wait for closing, right? Well, not exactly. As Lenny Kravitz once crooned, “It ain’t over …

As reported on http://www.realtor.com by Cathie Ericson | Feb 22, 2017

You know you should buy a home. Eventually. But timing matters when it comes to such an enormous and potentially life-changing purchase. Which begs the question: When is the best time to buy a house? Does such a …