Buyers

What to do after you buy a house: Get familiar with the area, make sure any documents from the purchase don’t get lost, and start making your house a home.

Buying a house in the booming city of Houston can be a great investment, but it’s a huge city, and buyers need to be aware of tricky property taxes.

The sellers deliver an unexpected blow: they aren’t willing to negotiate at all on repairs, credits, or price. Period. Now what?

Don't let the winters scare you! Find out how to buy a house in Minneapolis where you’ll enjoy a strong, growing job market and a family-friendly vibe.

We’ve got the scoop on affordable neighborhoods, co-op rules, and hidden costs to help you buy a house in the mega-market of New York.

We’ve made it a little more fun with a list of buyers you don’t want to be just because you weren’t familiar with open house etiquette.

Peek behind the curtain with the help of seasoned real estate experts to highlight some common tricks sellers use to pass the home inspection.

After touring several homes and finding one you really love, you’ve put in your best possible offer. How long until you hear back — days, weeks...never?

Start your house hunt with this helpful list (featuring stories from real buyers, and a healthy dose of skepticism) of what to look for when buying a house.

Be honest with your real estate agent about what hurdles you’re facing so they in turn can explain your situation to the seller.