First Time Home Buyer Tips

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

According to an air quality expert.

According to real estate agents.

And why are more people trying it?

Even if Mother Nature boosts your curb appeal with freshly fallen snow, you’ll need to step it up.

Not all of them are dealbreakers, however.

Do you have a taste for freezing temps?

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

It was equal parts sweet and useful.

Here's everything that 2003 movie with Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore didn't tell you.

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?"

Before you pack up that lemon tree in the yard, you’re going to have to make sure it’s not a “problem plant” that could get you a hefty fine.

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.

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

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.

Have you heard of them?

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.

Electronic keypads, faux French knobs, and even DIY faves have all got to go.

Think rift-cut oak and zebrawood cabinets.

Here's what to know.

Put the hammer down.

Homeownership comes with some learning curves.

Consider it a kitchen makeover on a Costco pizza budget.

From curtains to rose bushes, here's where they fall on the spectrum of fixtures to personal property.

Learn from my mistakes with the five biggest tips you should know.

We wound up with so many unexpected perks.

They'll save you time and money down the road.

After my husband and I got married, we quickly started to think about the impending doom/joy (whichever way you want to call it) of “possibly” starting a family sometime in the future. To add to it, we both started to work from home: My project management position had recently gone mobile and my husband worked as a music producer in a home studio.

The stars aligned perfectly and you signed a lease on a coveted apartment or emerged victorious in a bidding war for your dream home. Congrats! Now, it’s time to unpack and get settled in. Sure, you don’t need a full-on horoscope to tell you where to start; but your zodiac sign might inspire you to prioritize one room, or space, above all others. To help, we asked astrologists which room you should unpack first—based on your sign.

Avoid emotionally charged mistakes.

You can spot 'em from a mile away.

They're a special breed.

Clients come back to them with the same concerns.

Here's what you should consider before making the switch.

They're nostalgic, but polarizing for buyers.

They're easy to sidestep, if you will.

According to real estate agents.

There's a definitive answer.

There are three other seasons, for starters.

According to real estate experts.

A study says it's more stressful than surgery or a divorce.

According to a real estate agent.

Here are questions to ask and features to seek out.

If you've never heard of one, here's what to know.

They need to be more about function than form.

According to real estate pros.

According to real estate agents.

And they offer more than just affordable housing.

It turns heads.

Don’t jump in until you’ve considered these points.

Here's the free way I dealt with it.

“I’ve seen sheds that are just an absolute eyesore,” says one agent.

According to the pros.

Yes, peonies are on the list.

Here are some foolproof ways to stay on top of maintenance.

Is camouflaging it worth it?

This feature makes all the problems feel less significant.

Here's why.

At less than $500, they were worth it.

According to experts.

There are a few key elements.

According to a new study.

They might deter future buyers.

Keep an eye out for hidden pantries.

According to a real estate agent.

Interviewing for a ‘vibe check’ is important.

Whether it be kosher kitchens, halal kitchens, or a home’s feng shui.

Homebuying involves a lot of “hurry up and wait” intervals.