Buyers

When you buy a home you want to get the best value every step of the way, but can Realtor fees be negotiated? We look behind the curtain at commissions.

Will a house with an offer on it be removed from the MLS? It depends on where you are, but here’s how to understand listing status where you live.

There are investments to save for a house that can inflate your savings and could mean you’ll be able to buy that dream home sooner rather than later.

How long does it take for a house to settle? How do you live with it, and how do you know when it’s done? We explain the basics you need to know.

We’ve researched all the ways smoking and real estate values intersect, the costs involved, and how smoking indoors could potentially affect a home sale.

There’s lots to consider before buying a house, but one of the trickiest points for buyers is figuring out how to calculate a mortgage payment.

There are good reasons why you should use a Realtor®. But if you’re set on doing it alone, here’s how to make an offer on a house without a Realtor®.

What happens during the mortgage appraisal process? With expert help, we put together a guide to walk first-time homebuyers through every step.

Frenzied home sales activity always carries a question: How long can it last? We break down what to expect around the next housing recession.

To improve the health of your home, HomeLight consulted experts to bring you the top 10 elements of wellness design.