Buyers

What is a shotgun house? Shotgun houses feature a basic structure that attracts buyers who crave simplicity. Here’s what you need to know before you pull the trigger.

What first-time homebuyer government programs can you take advantage of to buy your first home? Find out the options available to you, according to experts.

What mortgage can I afford? Getting a mortgage loan is an enormous commitment, and you definitely want to make sure you get the right one!

When you’re buying a home, and there’s a fire, it’s devastating! What happens to a home sale in a fire disaster? Here are the big things buyers need to know.

We’ve investigated the ins and outs of new construction and talked to real estate experts about just how making an offer on a new construction home works.

From fixed-rate loans to adjustable-rate loans, amortized to non-amortized, PITI to PMI, the lending universe is filled with confusion. We’re here to untangle it.

A house surrounded by trees has privacy and shade, but the drawbacks include problems growing grass and the risk of falling trees and branches in a storm.

Making an offer on a home is a legal transaction. Letting a RealtorⓇ guide you through these 11 offer stages will bring peace of mind into this contractual obligation.

If you’re new to buying a house, then you need to know how to get a mortgage loan. We explain the process of getting a mortgage for your new home in 13 easy steps.

If you’re home shopping in a major city, you’ve probably come across a unit listed as a co-op. What is a cooperative? Is buying shares in a co-op a good idea?