Buyers

It’s so exciting; you’ve just closed on a home! Not as exciting: Your brand-new mortgage. So when is the first mortgage payment due after closing?

Although 2010 saw the end of the first time homebuyer credit, first-time homebuyers today still have options to make buying a home a little more affordable.

Are you buying a smoker’s house? Where there’s smoke, there’s fire; in this case, the “fire” is the cost to mitigate health hazards caused by cigarette smoke.

If you’re confused about the difference between a refinance appraisal vs purchase appraisal, we’ll explain how they’re different (and how they’re similar).

Buying a house is a rollercoaster ride of an experience in any market, but what about in L.A.? These buyers bought a house in L.A. Here’s their story.

You may have seen houses with basements while searching for your dream home, but has your agent answered the question: “what is a crawl space?”

Moving can be stressful for kids, but these tips may help ease the experience. Help your kids settle into a new home by being proactive as a parent.

The price of building your own home can vary widely and depends on a lot of variables. How much (realistically) can you negotiate off a new build house?

A mortgage and a deed of trust are similar, but they aren’t exactly the same thing — and which one you have likely depends on where you live.

Be your own boss and earn passive income: invest in real estate! Learn about different ways to invest in real estate from experienced full-time investors.