First Time Home Buyer Tips

There are 3 things I want to warn you about.

Here are the pros and cons of living in a mountain town, with expert input on insurance, maintenance, and more.

They'll help you manage your expectations.

Buying a brownstone isn’t always for the faint of heart, and four real estate experts shared their nine tips, strategies, and warnings to make sure you go into the process with clear eyes. 

If you want to sell your home to as many buyers as possible, real estate agents know which colors to avoid.

Most of them wouldn't pass muster during an inspection.

The percentages are staggering.

According to a real estate agent.

According to real estate agents.

You mat see them in a different light.

Here's how they can help.

Here's what to watch out for ahead of a sale.

According to real estate experts.

They say these popular pieces have overstayed their welcome.

According to real estate agents.

Here's how to tell a well-done flip from a flop.

Like many too-good-to-be-true scenarios, rent-to-own leases come with a fair share of risks to consider.

It wasn't the highest one, either.

It isn't always a breeze.

Shut the front door.

He's filled with house-related wisdom.

According to a new report from the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, “significant discrimination remains.”

Honestly, it was a game changer.

They’ll have potential buyers packing their swimsuits in a hurry.

Being choosy about contractors paid off big time.

They make the process of buying or selling a home that much easier.

According to experts.

Think investing in a plot of land will let you skirt the housing market? Think again.

They're pretty important.

Fewer people are deciding to move into a larger house.

They have some things to say about carpets.

One expert explains the biggest no-nos he sees happening down south.

If it’s an original feature that screams ‘this house was built to last,’ just leave it.

Sigh.

According to a real estate agent.

I talked to real estate pros to see which backyard staples are vibe killers.

Lots of trees in the yard? There are a few things to consider before putting in an offer.

Everybody loves a good Japanese maple.

Peep the minute-by-minute breakdown.

Finding yourself bungalow-curious?

Here's what to know.

Things aren't looking good.

Abolishing lawns? It’s not as far-fetched as you think.

It's a way to skirt low inventory.

It “opens the curtain” on your house to set the stage for buyers.

According to real estate photographers.

Break out the umbrella.

A modular home is a home that is built in a factory and moved to its building site in sections. Once there, the sections are connected and the home is placed on a permanent foundation. 

You shouldn’t replace them right away if you don’t have to.

It'll keep your offer top of mind.

There isn't a consensus here.

It may not add value to your home.

It can vary depending on what city you live in.

According to real estate agents.

Here's what to know about pools, garages, and more.

Keeping them in good shape is an important home maintenance task.

It's a controversial home feature for buyers and sellers.

According to a real estate agent.

According to a pro.

You'll want to factor them into your maintenance budget.

Because a few months after handling your closing costs is not the moment you want to incur a four- or five-figure surprise.

Here's what to know.

According to real estate experts.

According to real estate experts.

There are definitely ways to make finding a place less stressful — and less financially painful.

Between a down payment, closing costs and that hefty movers fee, there's not a lot of dough left over for all the first-home extras.

Four things helped make it happen.

Here's what real estate experts said.

How to find a deal and what to watch out for.

Hint: It's not your real estate agent.

Here are a few surprising examples.