Buying & Owning Home

And why you should listen to them.

Here's what you need to know about home equity shares.

Your relationship with your realtor is going to be an important one.

And why one real estate agent prefers to call it "right-sizing."

According to personal finance experts.

It might just be your lucky break in today’s ultra-competitive market.

First, don't fret.

There are pros and cons to it.

According to real estate pros.

Done poorly, and patios can be a real pain.

It's easy to remember.

The honeymoon period didn't last long on my 140-year-old abode.

Pull back the (shower) curtain.

It's no longer the magic number for homeownership.

Take your new gardening hobby to new heights.

According to the pros.

From an A-frame to a barn-style home.

Meet the “​The Mortgage Program for Costco Members,” a benefit that’s been around since 2011.

Mortgage lenders look at your job consistency.

Grandma Joann has some homebuying tips for us all.

Here's how to avoid a poor return on investment.

It's thanks in part to the pandemic.

Do you have one?

Look out for these red flags.

It's not always the best option.

Chip and Jo have the right idea.

Put the Windex down, and walk away from your granite countertop.

Pack up the lawn gnomes once the "for sale" sign goes up.

Your design decision could impact your home's future.

According to home inspectors.

It pays to snoop around a little.

According to real estate experts.

Here's what to know about iBuying, virtual tours, and more.

The folks who've done it have tips to share.

Not all hardwoods are created equal.

Bath mats are not one of them.

They might help simplify your homebuying process.

According to the pros.

It's a newly popular offering in today's hot market.

It's not always in your best interest.

Plus two to steer clear of.

But buying a house brought us closer.

Don't spend too much too soon.

And it's not a real estate agent.

They can be a huge expense that homebuyers forget about.

The listing app just launched a free new tool that will bring your virtual browsing to life.

From red flags to realistic expectations.

Ask these four questions before you opt out of paying.

Have you heard of wraparound mortgages?

Don't throw it away.

Balloon payments aren't a cause for celebration.

It's causing delays across the industry.

According to realtors and divorcees.

Here's the first thing you need to know.

It comes from a partnership between NAREB and HomeLight.

When it comes to real estate, being too far outside the box might hurt you.

And it's not in the backyard.

There are a few good reasons.

To start, give homes nicknames.

Here's what to know.

Does your city make the list?

And it's not good.

They might save you money.

Here’s how to house hunt with houseplants in mind.

Here's what to know.

A first-time buyer tax credit is a key part of President Joe Biden’s $640 billion housing and is intended to increase homeownership by helping new buyers shore up a down payment.

Sometimes it's worth it to overlook stuff.

The oft-repeated number makes remembering these home buying tips a cinch.

Plus tips from experts to help you navigate this one-of-a-kind market.

They call it “the white sponge of love.”

Read this before springing for a brand-new fridge.

There are some potential drawbacks.