First Time Home Buyer Tips

Don't get distracted by curb appeal.

Or a trust fund.

Even in this white-hot market, these cities have an inventory of affordable properties.

Here's why.

Don't walk away from the closing table just yet.

Here are the pros and cons.

This move is much bigger than just “wanting space.” It’s about honoring my roots.

Here are seven things to keep in mind.

Shut the front door!

We were so dazzled by the quantity of the updates that we failed to question the quality.

Dating apps are full of real estate agents, you know.

Skip these before you sell.

There were some costly implications.

Here are the pros and cons.

It's one thing to have buyer's remorse with a pair of shoes. But with a home? It's a much different story.

You definitely have it in your home.

There's low risk in trying it out.

These resale-friendly hues come highly recommended.

I learned a few lessons along the way.

Every home is bound to have some.

Here's what to avoid if you're going for spaciousness.

According to an expert.

It's admittedly a little weird.

It requires doing a little extra digging.

Are there ways buyers and renters can protect themselves from moving into a building with structural issues? Here’s what experts have to say about how you can investigate.

As you can probably imagine, co-owning is not for everyone.

While any of these three styles could be the perfect fit for your specific home or style while you’re living there, stagers say they likely won’t help you if your place is on the market.

It takes two to tango in a client-agent relationship.

These small mindset shifts can ease some of the pain.

If you're in the market for a house with a bit of history, here's where you should look.

Communication is key.

Even after you've bought your home.

Outdated tips could cost you the home of your dreams.

It gives her finer, less visible brushstrokes and smoother coverage.

It's easy.

Fire away.

Some stuff is swept under the rug, literally and figuratively.

Are you one of them?

The market this generation is entering is nothing like the one their parents bought into.

One real estate agent has a definitive answer.

They might deter future buyers.

Taking a break might make all the difference.

There's still hope for first-time buyers.

According to a real estate agent.

Forever seems to have become "for now."

It's worth asking Fido what he thinks.

It only takes 10 minutes to spot them.

Consider these compromises.

He quit the homebuying game to try something else.

It comes down to preparedness.

The types of homes you’re drawn to may reveal how you feel about your life.

According to real estate agents.

It's not always a bad sign.

It's an easy one, too.

“The highest I could possibly offer is…”

Newly popular, these structures date back generations.

Any guesses?

Trying to buy a house in a seller's market can be a soul-crushing journey — but we haven't given up.

You can't just pick any agent.

No more all-white walls.

According to real estate experts.

It's the best way to get an overview of it all.

According to the pros.

It's happening more and more.

Tick off every box.

Here's how it appeals to potential buyers.

And the one you should never, ever ask.

Listen up.

Those two words might spell the end of your home search.

Especially in this red-hot market.

So you can be prepared for problems that are bound to crop up.

It might sound like a cute puppy begging for your attention, but it's not.