Buyers

Once you have an offer accepted on a home, you might be asking yourself: who pays for the home inspection? We’ve got answers for you; read on!

The term “active contingent” can be a confusing one for prospective home buyers. Here's what active contingent does (and doesn't) mean in real estate.

Open houses are excellent tools for seeing what’s out there. Curious about how to go to an open house and what to expect? Our guide walks you through it.

Your house was a perfect fit … when you bought it. Now you need to buy a new house while selling your current one. How do you do this? What are your options?

There are free home appraisal online valuation tools you can use from the comfort of your couch to see what a house is worth, but how accurate are they?

Home values are constantly changing, so how do you know what the property value lookup really is? Here’s how to ensure you make a sound investment.

Three decades is a long financial commitment. Many homeowners have questions about how to pay off a mortgage faster, or if it’s even a good idea.

If you live in certain states, you’re required to have a lawyer oversee the homebuying process. Here’s a breakdown of the lawyer cost for buying a house.

Are there first time home buyer loans that can help people who have never bought a house? Yes! And we’ll show you where to look for them in this guide.

What are the legal documents for buying a house, and what are you responsible for as a buyer? We talked to experts to bring you this list of documents.