Buying & Owning Home

Dollar Tree to the rescue.

Here are three reasons to pause before putting in an offer.

People often equate “new” with “best.”

Here’s what to know about the decision from the Biden administration.

Yard work is your gym membership now.

Here's how to make it happen.

Here’s what happened — and how to prevent it from happening to you.

Experts say to do it as soon as possible.

A lot has changed in the last few years.

Rookies tend to overlook these to-do list items.

Buyers might have a fighting chance, according to real estate experts.

Here’s what I didn’t realize about exterior paint jobs.

Bring these up before saying yes to a new address.

Here’s what they said.

This insight will help you navigate your purchase and maybe save a little cash, too.

Here are 5 things to know before you try it.

I was worried about both of our boundaries at first, but now we’ve developed a routine.

There’s a reason why homeowners want these taken down after closing.

No one is immune to the ick.

It's a no-brainer.

But here's what experts say.

You don't even have to take a test shower at the open house.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

My fiancé and I always debrief and power-rank our favorite listings.

Especially if it's time to sell.

Here's how you can avoid it.

Here's how they did it.

Ever consider weaving them through baskets?

That aren't cookies or candles.

People were surprised I invited them.

According to real estate pros.

It's so simple.

They're ready for a refresh.

They're no-nos.

Pay attention on your next home tour.

According to real estate pros.

They're no-nos.

You might not want to achieve this milestone virtually.

Your agent probably sighs internally when you ask these questions.

Here's what they said.

Buying a home can change your tax situation.

Here's what to know.

It's extremely important.

Understanding how real estate agents get paid is important for both buyers and sellers.

For starters? Don't do a remote inspection.

Bridge loans are just another financing option for people looking to buy a home.

I got in touch with four agents about why this trend is dying out, and what the change says about the future market.

Here's why.

According to experts.

Egypt Sherrod has a nugget of wisdom for all of us.

Here's what to know.

Here's why.

While everyone else was house hunting, she was window shopping.

According to an air quality expert.

Do you have a taste for freezing temps?

It's that exact moment when excitement flips to disgust.

Hopefully these six tips will point you in the right direction.

These topics really resonated.

Not in the party sense, but the literal sense.

It was equal parts sweet and useful.

In our search for the ideal abode, our realtor asked a seemingly simple yet perplexing question: "Are you interested in a hard loft or a soft loft?"

We asked mortgage lenders and other financial experts: “How much should you have saved—beyond your down payment—before purchasing a home?” Here's what they said.

If you're ready to leave the Big Apple but you still want to work there, these New Jersey towns and cities are great options to look into.

Plus, a checklist to keep handy while you're hunting.

Here's why.

They get a bad rap, but here's why you might want one.

There are three pretty convincing reasons.

They may be the mini-vans of the architectural world, but boy do they serve their purpose.

My advice to future homebuyers? Always look up.

According to real estate experts.

One of my go-to sources for life advice is my BFF Rachel’s mom.

You’ve probably heard that the market is cooling off a bit.