Buyers

Don’t rely on a handshake and a prayer; you still need a contract for buying a house from the owner. Make sure these ten important elements are included.

Worried an agent’s gonna give you the hard sell at an open house? We’ve got you covered! Here’s how to answer every question in the broker’s open house playbook.

Experts walk buyers through why exactly closing on a home with a mortgage takes so darn long, and what you can do to speed up the process.

Homeowners should make sure that they can live with HOA rules. Here are five areas where your HOA might have a say in what you can and can’t do.

Use these 12 closing day tips to approach the momentous occasion of officially purchasing a home with thorough preparation and the utmost confidence.

Seller disclosures are meant to protect homebuyers from blindly purchasing a home with known defects that could impact a property’s value or inhabitability.

Cash may be king in real estate, but is it always in the buyer’s best interest? Experts reveal the surprising pitfalls of paying all-cash, and how to avoid them.

When does it make sense to buy a house? The answer varies for everyone. Here are fourteen signs that you might be ready to become a homeowner.

Your credit report impacts your ability to rent an apartment, or buy a house. Do you know what yours says? Here’s how to get a free credit report.

Should you buy a waterfront home? But not every waterfront purchase is smooth sailing. Here’s what you need to know so you don’t end up underwater.