Buyers

You wanted a new construction build because those don’t have any issues, right? Wrong! New house construction problems exist, and they can be beastly.

Do you need a credit card to build credit? It definitely helps to have a credit card when you are trying to build credit. But it isn’t 100% necessary.

You’ve found the perfect house ... but you hate the color. It’s easy enough to change the color, but does painting the exterior of a house add any value?

Millions are struggling to pay rent during the coronavirus pandemic, but there are laws to protect tenants, and landlords may be more flexible than you think.

With mortgage rates at near-historic lows during coronavirus, if you’re thinking about refinancing, you’re not alone. How do you decide what to do?

It’s common to see lots of open house advertisements and signs pop up when the weather gets nicer, but how well do open houses work for homebuyers?

If you live in a housing community with a homeowners' association, you need to know the HOA responsibilities to homeowners and where your dues really go.

With so much uncertainty in real estate amidst the coronavirus pandemic, can past recessions give us clues about our present-day situation?

Coronavirus mortgage relief can be a valuable lifeline, but it is critical that consumers understand what they’re signing up for before agreeing to terms.

If you buy a home during the pandemic, you may find there’s a coronavirus clause attached. So, what is a coronavirus clause? Here’s a quick primer.