Buying & Owning Home

It's a surefire way to help you assess a home's value.

There are plenty of ways to buy a home with less than $20,000 in the bank.

HGTV hosts Ken and Anita Corsini know how to find fixer-uppers before they hit the market.

They'll extend your time in the home.

According to an expert.

They have intel for buyers in urban and rural markets.

Not all savings accounts are created equal.

Here are their top tips for zhuzhing up a home on a budget.

Home stagers know how to stash away stuff.

More inventory is high on their wish lists.

Open-concept layouts are your friend here.

According to real estate agents.

Once you pass the Zillow search stage and start getting serious about an offer.

According to real estate pros.

These items, ideas, and mindsets just won’t serve you well.

The Midwest is calling.

A new study found that 76% of millennials don’t have a budget for home maintenance.

Find out what homebuyers should look out for when sussing out a potential fixer-upper.

So you can plan and budget.

Have you read them all?

Here's what this fast-paced market has taught them.

Here are the pros and cons.

In 5 years of homeownership.

One involves a golf ball.

According to experts.

Tool belts are getting a break.

Package thieves, be gone.

And happy endings.

They’re critical to keep your home functioning smoothly and safely.

According to real estate agents.

These real estate listings gifted me a brief getaway from the stressors of 2021.

It's crucial.

It's going to be tricky.

And it's not road salt.

The market may be hot but escalation clauses are not.

Despite having higher credit scores.

Here are some factors to consider.

If you own your home but are in the market for a second, here are four things you should consider before buying or selling anything.

Sometimes the unexpected occurs and you have to sell your house, but if you move too soon, you could pay a penalty.

Old homes get a bad rap for having lots of problems homeowners must contend with before moving in. But new homes can have their share of issues, too.

According to real estate agents.

It won’t help your house sell faster.

It can come with added stress.

They mean well.

You were probably wondering about these.

If you're hoping for a deal, don't hold your breath.

They'll be worth it in a pinch.

According to a mortgage lender.

Buyers beware.

Try to learn from my mistakes.

Closing costs (and more) will getcha.

It continues to soar in popularity.

According to a real estate agent.

Put one in your pocket before hitting the house tour circuit.

It might behoove you to stay away.

You've been scrolling wrong this whole time.

Ghosts are great negotiators.

There's good news on the horizon.

The dog house? It’s actually quite nice these days.

Here's what to consider.

Here are some steps to take to gain solid financial footing.

Don't freak out.

Coming up with that cash is no small feat.

Hardwood floors could be hiding under that shag carpet.

You don’t necessarily need to drop everything and start house-hunting.

And I didn't have to put 20 percent down.

Here are the ins and outs of securing a mortgage.

According to real estate experts.

You probably haven't even noticed.

According to real estate experts.

It sounds like a radical new diet, and it sort of is.

Do you have a new roof? You might be able to snag a cheaper policy.