Buying - Page 36

February 1, 2017

The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers

There isn't a one-size-fits-all formula for choosing your first home. (If there were, we'd tell you.) But, as it turns out, there are some homes you should avoid the first time around. The post The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

So You Wanna Buy a House? Part 12: Master Your Move

You're ready to move in to your brand-new home -- but before you do, check these expert tips to make sure the process goes smoothly. The post So You Wanna Buy a House? Part 12: Master Your Move appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

6 Times You Really Can Get Your Earnest Money Back

While earnest money serves to keep fickle buyers from changing their minds unnecessarily, there are plenty of times when you can -- and should -- bail with their earnest money in hand. The post 6 Times You Really Can Get Your Earnest Money Back appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

13 Things I Realized After I Bought My First House

Here are the sometimes costly, often annoying, and always informative things I learned from my first few months of homeownership. The post 13 Things I Realized After I Bought My First House appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 11: The Final Walk-through

In this installment of our Home-Buying Guide, learn what to look for on your last trip through the house before the sellers hand over the keys. The post So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 11: The Final Walk-through appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

The New American Dream: 'How I Bought a Home Abroad'

More than 6 million United States citizens are currently living abroad. Here's how three Americans made the leap and bought a home overseas. The post The New American Dream: 'How I Bought a Home Abroad' appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Top 9 Reasons Appraisals Come in Low

A low appraisal can throw a deep pothole into the path of an already bumpy home-buying process. You can deal -- but only if you know why it happened in the first place. The post Top 9 Reasons Appraisals Come in Low appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 10: Negotiate Closing Costs

In this installment of our Home-Buying Guide, we walk you through closing costs -- and how to negotiate and lower these fees. The post So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 10: Negotiate Closing Costs appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Top 6 Reasons to Not Buy a Home -- Debunked

Think you can't buy a house? Think again: We've gathered the top reasons people say they can't purchase property and got experts to offer reality checks. The post Top 6 Reasons to Not Buy a Home -- Debunked appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

5 Compromises Worth Making When Buying a Home

Home buyers often start their search with a long list of must-haves -- only to find that they need to whittle it down once they see what's within reach. The post 5 Compromises Worth Making When Buying a Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.